Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions

2021 1h 17m EN

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9.2

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★9.2TMDB · 6

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Synopsis

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The project was initiated as the result of the forced cancellation of Eric’s concerts scheduled for May 2021 at the Royal Albert Hall due to the continued disruption caused by the pandemic. Looking for a viable alternative and hoping to keep his options open, he reconvened with his band to the English countryside and staged a concert in the presence of only the participants themselves while letting the cameras roll. (Eric’s wife, Melia, the sole outside observer inspired the Sessions title.) The mostly acoustic set was envisioned to be like an "Eric Clapton Unplugged II," but not quite, as three songs are played with electric guitars. The result became far more than simply a sequence of greatest hits. Rather, it’s one of the most intimate and authentic performances of his entire career, an offering flush with real insight into the make-up of his indelible catalogue.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Eric Clapton
Self - Guitars and Vocals
Chris Stainton
Self - Keyboards
Nathan East
Self - Bass and Vocals
Steve Gadd
Self - Drums
Melia Clapton
Self - The lady in the balcony

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Barnard
Writers: David Barnard, Eric Clapton
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 77-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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2 / 6

ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Editor Mark 'Reg' Wrench shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Eric Clapton and Chris Stainton and Nathan East carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt31490663 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

David Barnard directs. Mark 'Reg' Wrench cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 77-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 5 years ago.
3Editor Mark 'Reg' Wrench shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Eric Clapton and Chris Stainton and Nathan East carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt31490663 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.