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Stop for Bud
Stop for Bud
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STOP FOR BUD

Stopforbud

Directed by Jørgen Leth, Ole John, Jens Jørgen Thorsen
Denmark, 1963
Avant-Garde, Short

Synopsis

Stop for Bud is an experimental portrait of the American jazz pianist Bud Powell. The film was shot by a sometimes moving camera in contrast-poor black and white, with a slightly dreamy tone as the celebrated pianist proceeded through Copenhagen.

Synopsis

Stop for Bud is an experimental portrait of the American jazz pianist Bud Powell. The film was shot by a sometimes moving camera in contrast-poor black and white, with a slightly dreamy tone as the celebrated pianist proceeded through Copenhagen.