Björk announces “limited” global cinema release of ‘Cornucopia’ concert film

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Björk has announced that her new concert film Cornucopia will be getting a “limited release” in theatres globally. Find out the details below.The news of the upcoming release was shared today (March 20) and comes in collaboration with Mercury Studios.

It is set to arrive on May 7 and is described as capturing the magic of the singer’s most elaborate live performance to date.It will be available in approximately 500 cinemas in over 25 countries – including Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, the US and the UK.

The release in Spain will come the next day, while release dates in Canada and France will be on May 9 and 11 respectively.The Cornucopia concert tour ran from May 2019 to December 2023 and was comprised of 45 shows across North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia.

Based on Björk’s studio albums ‘Utopia’ (2017) and later incorporating ‘Fossora’ (2022), it was a music and theatre hybrid, featuring direction from the acclaimed Argentine filmmaker Lucretia Martel.For the theatre release, the footage has a run time of one hour and 39 minutes, and also comes with an additional screening of three music videos – each curated by the iconic Icelandic singer.“The Cornucopia concert film offers a rare opportunity to experience the full magic of the original show in stunning 4K and Dolby Atmos in a cinematic environment, making it an unmissable event for both dedicated fans and newcomers alike,” reads a press release.A post shared by Björk (@bjork)News of the film was first shared at the start of the year, when Björk confirmed that a shortened version of the concert film would be getting its debut via an Apple TV+ livestream.“This has been a long journey with hundreds of people helping out.