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Cinema: the life of Bob Marley brought to the screen for the first time
A film retraces the life of Bob Marley, notably when a gang war ravaged Jamaica at the end of the 1970s. An opportunity for his many fans to celebrate his music. – (France 2)
A film retraces the life of Bob Marley, notably when a gang war ravaged Jamaica at the end of the 1970s. An opportunity for his many fans to celebrate his music.
The life of Bob Marley is brought to the screen for the first time. At the Grand Rex in Paris, an evening was organized, in the presence of his son Ziggy and the entire film team. “I have seen other concerts, but Bob, that will remain engraved. (…) My life is Bob Marley”, testifies a woman. Beyond his hits, such as Redemption Songone of his last songs, the film traces Bob Marley’s life in the late 1970s, as his native Jamaica faced a gang war.
Died at just 36 years old
British actor Kingsley Ben-Adir was chosen to play the artist. “No need to understand all his words, the music speaks for itself. Bob said: it’s a question of feeling. He dedicated his life to his art.” At the end of the screening, a spectator confided that he “nearly cried”. Bob Marley was only 36 when he died of cancer in 1981, but his music continues to inspire people.
