The Icelandic sensation Björk has declared that her upcoming concert film "Cornucopia" will have a restricted theatrical rollout worldwide.
The forthcoming launch, done in partnership with Mercury Studios, is touted as encapsulating the enchantment of the artist’s most grandiose live show yet.
The theatrical release runs for 1 hour and 39 minutes and includes an extra screening featuring three music videos, handpicked by the renowned Icelandic artist.
The film will debut in around 500 theaters across more than 25 nations on May 7th, with screenings taking place in Germany, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, and the United States. In Spain, the release is scheduled for May 8th, whereas France can expect it starting from May 11th.
"The Cornucopia concert movie provides a special chance to witness the complete enchantment of the initial performance in breathtaking 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos sound within a theater setting, making it an essential viewing for devoted followers as well as new viewers," states a press release.
The Cornucopia concert series, inspired by Björk's studio albums 'Utopia' (2017) and subsequently 'Fossora' (2022), took place between May 2019 and December 2023 with a total of 45 performances spanning North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. This event combined elements of live music and theatrical performance, directed by renowned Argentine film director Lucretia Martel.
Amy Freshwater, Vice President of Content Acquisition at Mercury Studios stated: "Watching a visual artist's performance on the big screen transcends mere viewing; it allows you to fully immerse yourself in their artistic vision as Björk conceived with 'Cornucopia'.”
In another instance, Björk explicitly stated that she believes Spotify "may be the most detrimental development for artists."
Talking to the Swedish publication Dagens Nyheter, the Icelandic artist said lately expressed her inclination towards making new music rather than going on tour .
“I consider live performances to always be a significant aspect of my work,” she stated, further noting: “I am fortunate as I no longer need to rely on tour revenues for fundraising, something many emerging artists frequently have to contend with.”
In this regard," she went on, "Spotify might be the most detrimental development for musicians. Streaming has reshaped an entire society and a whole generation of artists.
This isn't the first instance where Björk has expressed criticism towards streaming platforms, and she has previously declined participation. her album ‘Vulnicura’ set to debut on Spotify in 2015.
'Vulnicura' celebrated its 10th anniversary in January. Album Anniversary review Starting from January, we stated: "Those who have experienced heartbreak will agree that it's far from attractive. Recovery is never simple, nor does it happen swiftly. Nevertheless, under Björk’s guidance, emotional pain can transform into something beautiful." You may proceed with your reading. the full review here .
Björk’s sophomore album, 'Post,' reaches its 30th anniversary in June 2025.
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