Mark on Marianne Faithfull film BROKEN ENGLISH with Jane Pollard and Iain Forsyth at the Provence Arts Festival du Film
Summary
Mark Kermode interviews directors Ian Forsyth and Jane Pollard at the Provence Arts Film Festival about their documentary *Broken English*. They discuss their hybrid approach, featuring George Mackay and Tilda Swinton, to capture Marianne Faithfull’s essence rather than just her biography. The conversation explores themes of legacy, memory, and challenging the male-dominated narrative of her career.
Topics discussed
Intro: Tupac Shakur murder trial updates
Welcome to Kermode on Film at Provence Arts Festival
Defining Broken English: Portrait vs Documentary
Filming techniques: Improvisation and structure
Roles of actors and addressing legacy and AI
Collaborating with Marianne Faithfull on set
Reframing Faithfull as a folk artist
Ecstatic truth and editing style
Challenging media narratives and Faithfull's passing
Memory, history, and the creative risk
Learning from musicians: Instinct in editing
Festival experience and audience reaction
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