Documentary · United States of America · 2013 · 1h 30m

Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

Director

Cast

Beyoncé as Self Jay-Z as Self Tina Knowles as Self Solange as Self (archive footage) Kelly Rowland as Self (archive footage) Michelle Williams as Self (archive footage)

Crew

Ilan Benatar — Editor Ed Burke — Writer Beyoncé — Writer Ilan Benatar — Writer Bill Kirstein — Producer

Synopsis

Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

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Key Collaborators

Ed Burke Director Beyoncé Director Ilan Benatar Editor Ed Burke Writer Beyoncé Writer Ilan Benatar Writer Bill Kirstein Producer

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