Year of the Horse
film by Jarmusch [1997]
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Year of the Horse is a 1997 documentary film directed by Jim Jarmusch. The film chronicles the rock musician Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse during their 1996 tour. It offers an intimate, albeit sometimes chaotic, look at the band's performances and behind-the-scenes interactions.1
The title also refers to the Chinese zodiac, where 2026 is the Year of the Horse, specifically the Fire Horse. This is distinct from the film, which is a cinematic work and not related to the astrological calendar.231
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