A look not only at the inner man but also at the environments that shaped Leonard Cohen, from the rock scene of New York in the 1960s to the remote Zen monastery where Cohen spent years later in life.

Looking for the note -- The soul of Canada -- The prophet in the library -- Notes from a Greek isle -- One big diary, set to guitar music -- Waiting for the sun -- All close friends of the artist, please leave -- There is a war -- A secret chord.