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Life Is But a Dream (2013)

Original title: Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream

NR · 2013-06-10 · 1h 30m · EN
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Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.

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BeyoncéDirector, WriterEd BurkeDirector, WriterIlan BenatarWriter

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BeyoncéBeyoncéSelfJAŸ-ZJAŸ-ZSelfTina KnowlesTina KnowlesSelfSolangeSolangeSelf (archive footage)Kelly RowlandKelly RowlandSelf (archive footage)Michelle WilliamsMichelle WilliamsSelf (archive footage)Lady GagaLady GagaSelf (archive footage)Matthew MorrisonMatthew MorrisonSelf (archive footage)YeYeSelf (uncredited)

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What is Life Is But a Dream about?

Life Is But a Dream is a HBO documentary about the life of US singer Beyoncé Knowles during the years 2011 and 2012 and on the recording of her fifth album. The film was directed by Beyoncé herself. The film shows Beyoncé from intimate moments of her pregnancy to behind the scenes and rehearsals of the main concerts of that time.

How long is Life Is But a Dream?

Life Is But a Dream has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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