
U2: From the Sky Down
The story of the making of U2's Achtung Baby
Directed by Davis Guggenheim
A reflective documentary about artistic creation and legacy, built on nostalgia and the bonds between bandmates revisiting a transformative album.
This documentary film is about the making of U2's Achtung Baby. In 2011, U2 returned to Hansa Studios in Berlin to discuss the making of Achtung Baby. This film is directed by Davis Guggenheim. Screened in the UK as part of the BBC's Imagine series, this film was the first ever documentary to open the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. Included is bonus footage of "So Cruel," "Love is Blindness," and "The Fly" shot in May 2010 during the band's visit to Hansa Studios to mark the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby. Also included is a Q&A with Bono, The Edge, and Davis Guggenheim filmed at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011.
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Questions people ask
Is U2: From the Sky Down violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is U2: From the Sky Down scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is U2: From the Sky Down easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does U2: From the Sky Down end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is U2: From the Sky Down sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like U2: From the Sky Down
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as U2: From the Sky Down
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like U2: From the Sky Down, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like U2: From the Sky Down, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like U2: From the Sky Down, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.























































