Broken English

dir. Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth / 2025 / UK / 96 min
“Broken English” is a bold documentary portrait of the inimitable singer, songwriter and icon Marianne Faithfull narrated by Tilda Swinton.

“Broken English” is a bold documentary portrait of the inimitable singer, songwriter and icon Marianne Faithfull. The film is an intimate and unflinching exploration of a fractured yet unbreakable life shaped by fame, creativity and relentless public scrutiny.

duration:
96 min
country / year of production:
UK / 2025
director:
Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth
cinematography:
Daniel Landin BSC, Erik Alexander Wilson, Derrick Peters
selected festivals and awards:
2025 – Venice IFF, 2025 – Toronto IFF
sections:
Muse and Inspiration
competitions:
Chopin’s Nose Award
tags:
biopic music art fiction non-fiction

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