The man who made 'Alison' cry finally lets you in—reluctantly.
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance, the first-ever documentary portrait of one of the greatest musicians and songwriters of our time. Assured of Costello’s full collaboration, exclusive access to his extensive archive and with the full participation of his record company, the film is a definitive portrait of a major music icon.
Direction
Kidel lets Costello's masks slip without forcing confession.
Editing
Seamless weave of forty years of stubborn reinvention.
Director
Mark Kidel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Costello's original stage name was D.P. Costello—his father's stage name—before he borrowed 'Elvis' from the King himself.
The documentary's access to unreleased demos reveals songs abandoned for being 'too honest,' suggesting Costello's greatest enemy was always his own candor.
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