Creative Person: Leonard Cohen (1967): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1967, Creative Person: Leonard Cohen is a notable film.

What it’s about. Canadian poet Leonard Cohen, who now resides on the island of Hydra in Greece, is shown in his native city of Montreal. The program explores Cohen's childhood and his subsequent development as one of Canada's leading new writers. The film takes viewers to the house Cohen was brought up in as well as to the places of Montreal he enjoys frequenting—his favorite bistro, a three dollar-a-day hotel, the public park, the exclusive section called Westmount, and a Greek grocery store. Cohen himself is shown at a recording session, at public readings of his poetry, displaying home movies of his childhood, and commenting on university life. He also reflects on his visit to Cuba, his girlfriend in Greece, his obsession with danger and his friends and their personalities.

Who’s in it. Creative Person: Leonard Cohen stars Leonard Cohen as Self.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Creative Person: Leonard Cohen page.