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Starring: Freddie Mercury
Director: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher
Run time: 360 mins
Certificate: Ex
Genres: Music/Musical
Languages: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, German, Italian
Released: 04/09/2006

Brief synopsis of Freddie Mercury - Lover Of Life, Singer Of Songs

Lover Of Life... The Untold Story: This award-winning documentary is the untold story of Freddie Mercury, from his birth in Zanzibar, to his death in London. There were those who shared an extremely close relationship with Freddie: his mother Jer Bulsara, and sister Kashmira; Mary Austin; Diana Moseley, who designed his public and private wardrobe; Peter Freestone, his personal assistant; and Jim Hutton, his companion at the time of his death. Outside of this close circle there were the friends, photographers, record producers, and record bosses; and from Zanzibar and St Peter's school in Panjghani, India, the relatives, school friends, and his first child sweetheart, Gita R Goshi. Together here talking about the times they shared with him, they weave the rich tapestry that was the life of Freddie Mercury, 'Lover of Life.' DVD2: Singer Of Songs... The Solo Videos: Specially remixed for 5.1 DTS surround sound audio, this compilation of Freddie's videos offers the opportunity to revisit such classic moments in Freddie's solo career as the majesty of Freddie and Montserrat Caballe and fountains and fireworks in 'Barcelona'; Freddie and 300 Amazonian women in 'I Was Born To Love You'; men in women's clothing in 'Living On My Own'; and Freddie recreating some of his personal favourite video characters in 'The Great Pretender.' The extended version of 'The Great Pretender' video is Freddie at his most playful: theatricals, colourful language - and frocks to match. The DVD closes with the 1993 remix of 'Living On My Own', which two years after his death, gave him a posthumous No. 1 throughout Europe. Originally banned by his record company, the video is made up of footage from Freddie's 1985 Munich party that remains the most talked about and vividly recalled of all of Freddie's birthday bashes. Across all of Freddie's videos, this perhaps more than any other most captures the uncontainable spirit of Freddie Mercury, 'Singer of Songs'.

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Freddie Mercury - Lover Of Life..The Untold Story - Disc 1
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Rated - 4 starsThe Ultimate Tribute DVD detailing Freddie's Life by those who knew him best

Nevergreen from Scotland , 23/11/2006

FREDDIE MERCURY : THE UNTOLD STORY

THE ULTIMATE DOCUMENTARY ON FREDDIE MERCURY'S LIFE

This 2 hour special is absolutely excellent!! A word of warning though, if you are a Queen fan and already own the Freddie Mercury box set there is very little extra on this dvd ( a short making of the only addition), hence the four star rating. If you haven't seen this, rent or buy it now as it is truly worth seeing this award winnign documentary. It was created by the same people that made the Magic Years series and the Champions of the World video. There are interviews with his mom, sister, aunt, cousin, Brian May, Roger Taylor, Peter Freestone (his personal assistant), Mary Austin (love of his life and life long best friend), Jim Hutton (his last live in lover) a member of his 1st band The Hectics, several of his close friends, even the girl he had his first crush on! Montseratt Caballe, the bassist for his pre Queen bands Ibex and Wreckage, over 20 different people involved in Freddies life are interviewed for this special!!!

They reveal how and when Freddie told them he was sick as well as his last days. The crew goes to India where Freddie was born and shows his town, the photo studio where his very first pictures were taken, his school where they show the hall where his first performances with Hectics were, they talk to his teachers, show his listings in the school registry and programs. They show his college and lots of original Freddie artwork. Tons of rare footage of Freddie and unseen photographs. Covers rare info and background on Freddie that he never talked about. You cannot help getting a lump in yout throat when those who knew him best talk about his final moments. A sorley missed entertainer and singer, who, in my opinion will never be replaced. Rest in peace Farooq Bulsara, we miss you and thanks for the music.

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Rated - 5 starsExcellent

A customer from Exeter, England , 14/12/2006

My dad and husband really enjoyed it.

A must for any QUEEN FAN.

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Rated - 3 starsFreddie Mercury - Solo videos

A customer from Chessington , 05/02/2007

A good collection of his solo work however, the UK top 10 single Love Kills is missing, one of my favourite Freddie songs.

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Rated - 5 starsfabulous

A customer from essex , 12/05/2007

If you love Freddie this is a must if you just liked Queens music its a must..

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Rated - 5 starsfabulous

A customer from essex , 12/05/2007

If you love Freddie this is a must if you just liked Queens music its a must..

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Rated - 3 starsFreddie Mercury - Solo videos

A customer from Chessington , 05/02/2007

A good collection of his solo work however, the UK top 10 single Love Kills is missing, one of my favourite Freddie songs.

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