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Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream (2013)

Movie ★ 7.8 90 min

Documentary

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.

Ed Burke Director Ed Burke Writer Beyoncé Writer Beyoncé Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 10, 2013
Runtime
90 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt2324998
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Studio
, Parkwood Entertainment,

Themes

Cast

Beyoncé Beyoncé Self JAŸ-Z JAŸ-Z Self Tina Knowles Tina Knowles Self Solange Solange Self (archive footage) Kelly Rowland Kelly Rowland Self (archive footage) Michelle Williams Michelle Williams Self (archive footage) Lady Gaga Lady Gaga Self (archive footage) Matthew Morrison Matthew Morrison Self (archive footage) Ye Ye Self (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beyoncé: 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.
Who directed Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream?
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream was directed by Ed Burke, Beyoncé.
Who stars in Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream?
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream stars Beyoncé, JAŸ-Z, Tina Knowles, Solange.
When was Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream released?
Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream is a 2013 documentary film.
Where can I watch Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream?
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