Deep Dive: Broken English (2025)
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Broken English is a 2025 British documentary film written and directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. It focuses on the life and career of Marianne Faithfull, featuring her last singing performance alongside Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. The film includes scripted sections with actors Tilda Swinton and George MacKay portraying fictional characters, interwoven with interviews from figures like John Dunbar and Edith Bowman.
The film had its world premiere at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival and was later screened at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. It had its domestic premiere at the 2025 BFI London Film Festival. The production took place at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, and the film was produced by Rustic Canyon Pictures and Phantoscopic.
Why Watch
- •See Marianne Faithfull's final performance.
- •Meet Tilda Swinton and George MacKay in unique roles.
- •Follow the film's journey through major film festivals.
Did You Know
•The film includes Marianne Faithfull's last singing performance.
•It was produced by Rustic Canyon Pictures and Phantoscopic.
•The film premiered at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in 2025.
Perfect For
Marianne Faithfull fansDocumentary enthusiastsFilm festival goers