Broken English

From chart success to tabloid scrutiny and an extraordinary artistic resurgence, legendary British singer Marianne Faithfull looks back with remarkable candour on a life and career unlike any other. Discovered as a teenager by The Rolling Stones’ manager, Faithfull was just 17 when she scored her first hit in 1964 with ‘As Tears Go By’. What followed was a remarkable six-decade career encompassing more than 35 albums, alongside high-profile relationships and widely documented struggles with addiction, anorexia and homelessness. Featuring Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, Nick Cave, Suki Waterhouse and Courtney Love, the film explores the life and enduring influence of one of the most distinctive voices of her generation. Directed by BAFTA nominees Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, and created with Faithfull’s full involvement, this is an intimate portrait of an artist whose music, resilience and uncompromising individuality continue to resonate.