This Is Sparklehorse
7.9
“The tragic tale of Mark Linkous, one of America's most influential cult artists. His life was lived with intensity and beauty. Mark Linkous was Sparklehorse”
An comprehensive look at the life and music of Mark Linkous, a influential figure in the alternative music scene. Critically-acclaimed Linkous had a dramatic life that saw him battle with drug and alcohol addiction, paralysis, and debilitating depression that resulted in his eventual suicide. Mark's music was heralded by his peers and critics; a mix of delicate pop, discordant punk and melodic odyssey; it has been described as defiantly surrealist with all manner of references to smiling babies, organ music, birds, and celestial bodies. The film mines Marks life and music and navigates the sacrifices and highs and lows of his art.
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Mark Linkous
Self
Angela Faye Martin
Self
Alex Crowton
David Lowery
Self
Bobby Dass
Gemma Hayes
Self
David Lynch
Self
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Twin Peaks
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Tom Waits
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Down by Law
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Thom Yorke
Self
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Bobby Dass Director · Alex Crowton Director Angela Faye Martin Writer
Budget $40K · United States release October 12, 2022 · Produced in United Kingdom
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Budget
$40,000
Production
Bo-Ho Films
Production
United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Australia · September 16, 2016
United States · October 12, 2022
Digital · World-wide release
United Kingdom
January 23, 2024 · Digital
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