Today BFI announced the films which will be part of Official Competition strand at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. The Extraordinary Miss Flower Starring Emiliana Torrini is one of those films and Anti-Worlds Releasing reveal the film’s official UK Trailer.
Described as ‘Part film, part theatre, part fever dream’, The Extraordinary Miss Flower brings to life the remarkable story of the extraordinary Geraldine Flower. The discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 60s and 70s that inspired Torrini to head back to the studio.
The film stars Caroline Catz as Flower with Richard Ayoade, Siggi Baldursson, Nick Cave, Alice Lowe, Mark Monero, Niall Murphy and Angus Sampson. The film is directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard (20,000 Days on Earth).
THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER is a spellbinding performance film by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard (20,000 Days on Earth), bringing to life the remarkable story the extraordinary Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 60s and 70s that inspired acclaimed Icelandic singer/songwriter EmilÃana Torrini to return to the studio.
Part film, part theatre, part fever dream — The Extraordinary Miss Flower takes the form of a series of specially designed performances by EmilÃana and her band, combined with dramatic scenes and readings from letters by well-known actors and musicians. It’s ultimately a heartfelt love letter to the enduring power of creativity and friendship.
As well as performing ten songs, EmilÃana Torrini acts for the first time — alongside Caroline Catz (Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and Legendary Tapes) as ‘Miss Flower’. The film also features Richard Ayoade, Siggi Baldursson, Nick Cave, Alice Lowe, Mark Monero, Niall Murphy and Angus Sampson in supporting roles, plus the voice of Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Choreographer Kate Coyne (formally Michael Clark company) performs alongside Viva Seifert and Saeed Esmaeli. The band is Simon Byrt, Mara Carlyle, Liam Hutton, Ian Kellett and Lovisa Sigrunardottir.
The exact world premiere date has still to be announced, BFI London Film Festival will officially launch the programme on 4th September. The festival will take place between 9th and 20th October with film premiering before Torrini’s London gig on 20th October.
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