This Much I Know to Be True

This Much I Know to Be True is a 2022 British documentary film directed by Andrew Dominik. It is a companion to Dominik's documentary One More Time with Feeling (2016). The film had its world premiere on 12 February 2022 at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. Synopsis This Much I Know to Be True explores the creative relationship between Australian musicians Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. It features their first performances of songs from their last two studio albums, Ghosteen and Carnage. It was filmed in spring 2021 before their UK tour. Cave and Ellis are accompanied by singers and a string quartet. The film also features an appearance by Cave's longtime friend and collaborator Marianne Faithfull. The performances are combined with interlude segments exploring the creation and themes of the music. The film also explores of the process of Cave writing The Red Hand Files, a website he uses to respond to questions from fans. It also includes a visit to the workshop of London-based sculptor Corin Johnson, who assists with The Devil – A Life, a series of seventeen Staffordshire stoneware sculptures created by Cave depicting the devil's life. Cast Nick Cave Warren Ellis Marianne Faithfull Earl Cave Andrew Dominik Wendi Rose Janet Ramus T Jae Cole Eloisa-Fleur Thom Alessandro Ruisi Luba Tunnicliffe Max Ruisi