I Leave Chelsea Hotel

About This Movie

I Leave Chelsea Hotel is a fascinating glimpse into a moment in time. Shot by Gideon Bachmann in '67 and edited decades later, it has this raw, unpolished feel that really captures the essence of the era. The atmosphere is thick with nostalgia, almost melancholic, as we follow the filmmaker out of the legendary Chelsea Hotel, a place steeped in history. It’s like you can feel the ghosts of its past residents hovering, especially with that soundtrack featuring Leonard Cohen serenading Janis Joplin. The pacing is deliberate; it invites you to linger in each frame, to absorb the layered textures of life in that iconic space. It’s a personal journey wrapped in a documentary form, something you don’t come across every day.

Unique archival footage from 1967.Soundtrack features Leonard Cohen.An intimate portrayal of life at Chelsea Hotel.