HANS ZIMMER & FRIENDS: DIAMOND IN THE DESERT
RELEASED IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE TODAY
FOR A VERY LIMITED TIME ONLY
A FILM SHOT IN DUBAI
EXCLUSIVE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN PERFORMANCE CLIP RELEASED HERE
INCLUDES MUSIC FROM DUNE, GLADIATOR, INTERSTELLAR, THE LION KING & MORE;
FEATURES CONVERSATIONS WITH BILLIE EILISH, SIR CHRISTOPHER NOLAN, DENIS VILLENEUVE, FINNEAS, JERRY BRUCKHEIMER, JOHNNY MARR, PHARRELL WILLIAMS, TANYA LAPOINTE, TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET & ZENDAYA
WHAT:
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert opens in cinemas worldwide today, delivering the magic and storytelling power of his music to audiences everywhere. This extraordinary global event showcases a stunning live performance in Dubai of Zimmer's most iconic scores, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, The Lion King, and more. Plus, gain exclusive insights through conversations with Billie Eilish, Sir Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharrell Williams, Tanya Lapointe, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and more.
In celebration of the film’s release, view an exclusive film clip of Hans Zimmer and his 18-piece band performing the Pirates of the Caribbean Suite (HERE). Captured before a live audience at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena by director Paul Dugdale, this performance brings the excitement of Hans Zimmer live show to the big screen. See this and other cinematic masterpieces brought to life by Hans Zimmer, his band, and a world-class orchestra in this spectacular big-screen concert experience, exclusive to cinemas.
From the dunes of the Dubai desert to the heights of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, these performances deliver an intimate and unique experience of Zimmer’s most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks. As well as being Zimmer’s first concert special from his world tour, Hans Zimmer Live, the production of the feature in Dubai marked the first time the composer has officially collaborated with a destination. Inspired by his time spent exploring it, Zimmer also created a musical composition ‘Diamond in the Desert’ for the city of Dubai, a seven-minute composition to be launched in parallel with the film release, marking another unprecedented moment in his award-winning career.
View the official trailer (HERE) and view an exclusive performance clip from the Interstellar suite from Dubai’s Al Wasl Plaza dome (HERE). A website showcasing Hans Zimmer’s journey across Dubai can be found HERE.
WHO:
Starring Hans Zimmer alongside his 18-piece band, including Musical Director Nick Glennie-Smith (keyboard/piano/accordion), Lebo Morake (vocalist – THE LION KING), Judith Sephuma (vocalist), Pedro Eustache (woodwinds), Lisa Gerrard (vocalist – GLADIATOR), Loire Cotler (vocalist – DUNE), Juan Garcia-Herreros (electric bass), Guthrie Govan (guitar), Aleksandra Suklar (percussion), Holly Madge Jaspal (drums), Aicha Djidjelli (drums), Steven Doar (keyboards/percussion), Tina Guo (cello), Andy Pask (bass/electric bass), Rusanda Panfili (violin), Leah Zeger (violin/vocalist), Molly Rogers (violin/vocalist) and Nile Marr (guitar).
The film also features conversations with Billie Eilish, Sir Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Finneas, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Marr, Pharrell Williams, Tanya Lapointe, Timothée Chalamet, and Zendaya, and directed by Emmy-winning and multi-Grammy nominated Paul Dugdale, with Jerry Bruckheimer serving as Executive Producer.
WHEN:
Very limited screenings begin today in select global cinemas across the Americas, Europe, Asia and United Arab Emirates, with cinemas in more countries to be announced. Many countries have screenings across two dates only, so fans are encouraged to get tickets quickly to avoid missing out.
WHERE:
Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert will be released in select cinemas across the world. For full details of participating local cinemas, ticket booking links, and more, visit hanszimmerfilm.com.