Broken English: Marianne Faithfull

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The remarkable musical career of English singer and actress Marianne Faithfull, who passed away on January 30, 2025, spanned over sixty years, beginning in 1964 when she was just sixteen, with a chance encounter at a London party. Discovered by Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, she quickly evolved into a fearless and unique voice – both in her art and in life. Under the direction of Tilda Swinton and interviewer George MacKay, the fictional “Ministry of Forgetting” offers Marianne Faithfull the opportunity to reframe her rich and eventful past. She determines which chapters of her unparalleled story are told and which moments are left to oblivion. Numerous images, clips, and interviews are accompanied by musical contributions from Beth Orton, Courtney Love, and Nick Cave. “Broken English: Marianne Faithfull” is a multifaceted portrait where memory and myth merge. It is an expression of resilience and rebellion, Marianne Faithfull's final fearless confession. “Broken English” is the title of her album released in 1979. UK 2025 | Documentary | 99 min. | from 12 (16) years. | E/d Directed by: Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth Starring: Marianne Faithfull, Nick Cave, Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, Calvin Demba, Zawe Ashton, Sophia Di Martino, and others. Source: thurgaukultur.ch - the cultural portal for Thurgau, with events, topics & people that spark conversation.