Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)

Cobain: Montage of Heck is an intimate, authorized portrait of Kurt Cobain that traces his life from a troubled childhood in Aberdeen, Washington through the meteoric rise and eventual collapse of Nirvana. Blending archival home movies, interviews, unheard demo recordings and striking animated sequences, the film creates a collage-like, often dreamlike experience that plunges you into Cobain’s creative mind and private struggles. Viewers will encounter raw, sometimes unsettling material—handwritten lyrics and journals, family footage and candid interviews—that reveal both his brilliance and vulnerability. Visually inventive and emotionally powerful, the documentary offers a richly textured, immersive journey that feels more like stepping into Cobain’s inner world than a conventional biography, making it essential viewing for fans of Nirvana and anyone interested in the complexity behind a modern musical icon.

Actors: Kurt Cobain, Wendy O'Connor, Don Cobain

Director: Brett Morgen

Runtime: 145 min

Genres: Animation, Biography, Documentary

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