U2 - From the Sky Down 12 years old

The story of the making of U2's Achtung Baby

U2 - From the Sky Down

This documentary film is about the making of U2's Achtung Baby. In 2011, U2 returned to Hansa Studios in Berlin to discuss the making of Achtung Baby. This film is directed by Davis Guggenheim. Screened in the UK as part of the BBC's Imagine series, this film was the first ever documentary to open the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. Included is bonus footage of "So Cruel," "Love is Blindness," and "The Fly" shot in May 2010 during the band's visit to Hansa Studios to mark the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby. Also included is a Q&A with Bono, The Edge, and Davis Guggenheim filmed at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011.

Credits

U2 - From the Sky Down Cast

Name Character
Larry Mullen, Jr. He was 49, now 62 years old as Himself
The Edge He was 50, now 62 years old as Himself
Bono He was 51, now 63 years old as Himself
U2 was 35, now 48 years old as Himself

U2 - From the Sky Down Crew

Name Department
Davis Guggenheim as Director. He was 47 (now 60) years old Directing
Davis Guggenheim as Producer. He was 47 (now 60) years old Production
U2 - From the Sky Down poster
U2 - From the Sky Down (12 years)

The story of the making of U2's Achtung Baby

  • Release day: Saturday, October 29, 2011
  • Runtime: 86 minutes