Nick Cave has shared a list of his favourite films – you can check it out below.
The Bad Seeds frontman posted a rundown of 10 movies in the latest entry of his fan Q&A website, Red Hand Files.
“Just for fun, I have a few questions about movies that I would love to hear your answers to,” wrote Danielle from Houston, Texas.
Cave went on to reveal that his favourite film is Wake In Fright – the 1971 Australian New Wave movie directed by Ted Kotcheff. It stars the likes of Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond and Chips Rafferty.
Asked about his “favourite movie from [his] childhood”, Cave picked the 1939 romantic drama The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. Cave said the film that makes him cry is Disney’s Bambi (1942), with the one that makes him laugh being the satirical black comedy Living In Oblivion (1995).
Danielle asked Cave to share the most recent movie he’d watched, to which he responded: “Arthur Jafa’s short film, Love Is The Message, The Message Is Death (2016), recently exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.”
Additionally, Cave revealed the feature-length he’s “embarrassed to admit” he enjoys: Richard Curtis’ festive romantic comedy Love Actually (2003) – starring Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson and more.
Elsewhere in the list, the singer-songwriter shared the movie he hates, one he “can recite by heart”, his favourite documentary, and the favourite of his wife, Susie. Check out the selections below.
Favourite movie of all time
Wake In Fright (1971)
Favourite movie from your childhood
The Hunchback Of Notre Dame (1939)
Most recent movie you’ve watched
Arthur Jafa’s short film, Love Is the Message, The Message Is Death (2016), recently exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago
A movie that makes you laugh
Living In Oblivion (1995)
A movie that makes you cry
Bambi (1942)
A movie you can recite by heart (something you’ve watched ten million times)
Scarface (1983)
A movie that you have an irrational hatred for that you cannot explain
Dr. Strangelove (1964)
Favourite documentary
Shoah (1985)
A movie you’re embarrassed to admit you enjoy
Love Actually (2003)
Susie’s favourite
One Deadly Summer (1983)
This comes after Cave said in 2022 that the Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde was his favourite film of all time. Last month, Cave took to his Red Hand Files site to praise a “glorious” album he had been enjoying.
He revealed his favourite podcast in 2024, saying: “It shows us that history is extraordinarily complicated.” He had previously created a playlist of his “15 best songs” for new fans, and uploaded a list of his 50 favourite books.
In other news, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds played ‘Hollywood’ for the first time ever during a recent show at Cruel World 2025 as part of their ‘Wild God’ tour. The sprawling 14-minute track closes the band’s 2019 album ‘Ghosteen’.
Cave is set to embark on a European solo summer tour next month, kicking off with three concerts in Zurich, Switzerland.
Meanwhile, Bad Seeds side-project Grinderman will release their entire discography on eco-friendly vinyl and CD this summer.
Zara Larsson has indicated that she may have cancelled her December 3 appearance at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The singer initially confirmed that she would not attend, before removing the comment and sharing a more detailed explanation of why the performance no longer feels right for her.
The Swedish star was scheduled to take the stage at Etihad Live on Yas Island during the Yasalam After-Race Concerts. Zara and Lewis Capaldi were due to launch the weekend’s entertainment. However, supporters encouraged her to reconsider the booking because of concerns surrounding the United Arab Emirates’ reported connections to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary organisation accused of committing atrocities during the nation’s civil conflict.
A fan commented: “Please read about what UAE is doing to Sudan then cancel your Abu Dhabi show!” Zara responded: “I will not be going to Abu Dhabi.” Fans later realised that both comments had been removed.
She then shared that she had been considering what it means for her, as an artist, to perform in particular countries.
The Midnight Sun singer explained: “I think about that a lot in my life as an artist… I wanna perform and spread joy and music for people in every country, because no single person is their government.
“I’ve met so many wonderful people from every corner of the world and I know this to be true in my heart. I love people, and I love my fans soooo much.”
Zara acknowledged that her original comment “maybe came off as an impulsive response,” but explained that she had given the booking serious thought. She now believes withdrawing is the decision that “aligns with me the most right now, for many different personal reasons beyond politics.”
She continued: “Maybe I’ll delete both comments and do a better statement soon. I hope to sing with you in the beautiful future!”
