Mystify: Michael Hutchence

2019 • 101 minutes

About this movie

An intimate narrative portrait, imbued with authenticity, warmth and humour, of the internationally renowned INXS frontman, Michael Hutchence. Michael came to epitomise the very definition of leather-clad sexually magnetic rock frontman, whilst underneath it all, he was a poetic, multifaceted and intensely sensitive man who struggled with the idea of success and the creative limits of pop. Extraordinary archive footage, personal home movies and intimate insights from Michael's friends, lovers, band members, family, collaborators and Hutchence himself guide us through a trajectory from unconventional fractured childhood to a charismatic, turbulent and ultimately tragic public stardom. A feature-length theatrical documentary written and directed by Richard Lowenstein, director of many of Michael's hit music videos and the 1986 feature film, Dogs in Space, in which Michael played the lead.

Ratings and reviews

Michael was one of Australia's top artists, very gentle and very misunderstood, a quiet man who loved the ppl around him and the ppl who were close to him would fiercely protect him. He had a wonderful life with paula(who I guess is with him now)and his daughter Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily is very happy in Australia with her musician fiancè nick allbrook. I am sure both Michael and Paula are watching their daughter. God bless and thank you for your music its still the best to listen to.x

Saw this film back in October. Exceptional. RIP Michael Hutchence.