Rock History Doc ‘Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
March 28, 2024
Source: YouTube
“She demanded that people follow on her terms…” “We’re talking about a ‘one-off’ here.” Magnolia Pictures has revealed the full trailer for documentary film titled Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg, not to be confused with 2013’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. This intimate doc reveals the story of a fierce rock ‘n’ roller, actress, muse and mother who rose to prominence in the 60s & 70s. It first premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and also played at the London Film Festival lat year. Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg is a vital portrait of the charismatic and fierce rock n’ roller, actress, muse, and mother who became famous after a chance encounter with the Rolling Stones. Scarlett Johansson voices Anita (based on the words of her unpublished memoir) and the film includes her children, Marlon & Angela Richards, and their father, Keith Richards. Never-seen-before home movies and family photographs explore life with the Rolling Stones and tell a bittersweet tale of both triumph and heartbreak. From Barbarella to the Swiss Alps, and the Lower East Side to London, Anita Pallenberg was a creative force ahead of her time.
Official trailer for Bloom & Zill’s doc Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg, from YouTube:
This film is about a woman who was at many points in her life a newspaper headline: Anita Pallenberg was a “rock n’ roll goddess,” a “voodoo priestess,” and an “evil seductress.” She was accused of trying to break up the Rolling Stones, among other things. But those who truly loved her considered her an exciting cultural force, and a loving mother – and innocent of the accusations. Never-seen-before home movies and family photographs explore life with the Rolling Stones and tell a bittersweet tale of both triumph and heartbreak. From Barbarella to the Swiss Alps, and the Lower East Side to London, Anita Pallenberg was a creative force ahead of her time. Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg is directed by filmmakers Alexis Bloom (producer / director of the docs Divide and Conquer and Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher & Debbie Reynolds) & Svetlana Zill (doc producer / directing her first feature), directing their first film together. Produced by Charlie Corwin with Bloom & Zill. This initially premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in the Classics section last year. Magnolia Pics will debut Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg direct-to-VOD starting on May 3rd, 2024 coming up. For more info, visit the film’s official site.
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