Lorde: Her Life, Her Story
Lorde: Her Life, Her Story

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Lorde: Her Life, Her Story

2014
Movie
70 min
English

Lorde represents the next generation of diverse performers. At the tender age of 17, she became the first New Zealand solo artist to have a number 4 song in the United States ""Royals"". Her soulful voice, artistry, and creativity landed her a record deal at 15. However Lorde's success is no coincidence. This is the story of how a young girl from Auckland, New Zealand turned her dream into reality.

Insights

Director: N/AGenres: Documentary, Biography

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the early life and meteoric rise to fame of New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. It delves into her childhood, her musical inspirations, and the creative process behind her breakthrough album 'Pure Heroine'. The film chronicles her journey from a young Ella Yelich-O'Connor to an international pop phenomenon.

Critical Reception

As a documentary focused on an emerging artist, critical reception was limited and primarily focused on its informative nature rather than cinematic merit. It was generally seen as a fan-oriented piece offering insights into Lorde's early career.

What Reviewers Say

  • Provides a glimpse into the formative years of the artist.

  • Appeals mainly to existing fans of Lorde.

  • Details her musical influences and early songwriting.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this specific documentary are not widely aggregated. However, general sentiment towards Lorde as an artist highlights appreciation for her unique lyrical style and mature songwriting from a young age.

Awards & Accolades

None notable for the documentary itself.

Fun Fact

The documentary was released prior to Lorde achieving her first US number-one single, 'Royals', cementing its status as an early-career look at the artist.

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