Pete Doherty Documentary to World Premiere at Zurich Film Festival
variety.comEllise Shafer A documentary about musician Pete Doherty will have its world premiere at this year’s Zurich Film Festival in the Sounds section.
Described as “an intimate film portrait of his scandalous rockstar life,” “Peter Doherty — Stranger in My Own Skin” is helmed by Doherty’s wife, Katia deVidas.
Doherty will present the film in-person, and also perform live following the documentary’s screening. “The biopic chronicles the British rockstar who, after reaching the pinnacle of his career, sinks into the depths of a serious drug addiction,” ZFF artistic director Christian Jungen said in a statement. “His wife, director and musician Katia deVidas, followed the wild life of the Libertines frontman at close quarters for over 10 years.
We’re looking forward to welcoming them both to Zurich.” The Sounds section of ZFF, which launched last year, showcases feature or documentary films centered on musical themes or that feature exceptional soundtracks.
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