I wasn’t quite sure of the necessity for the almost Orwellian setting for this docudrama, nor for the role of the David Bowie-esque overseer (Tilda Swinton) but when we are just left with the enthusiastic George MacKay and the subject of this piece - Marianne Faithfull, it is quite an electric watch. She positively exudes charisma as she sits, oxygen tubes installed, and chats with his notional archivist about her…
Broken English (2026)
A survivor, provocateur and true original, Marianne has spent more than six decades defying expectations — releasing over thirty-five albums while constantly reinventing herself. Made with her full involvement, Broken English is an intimate and unflinching exploration of a fractured yet unbreakable life shaped by fame, creativity and relentless public scrutiny.
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Marianne Faithfull
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Tilda Swinton
The Overseer
George MacKay
The Record Keeper
Calvin Demba
The Replacement
Zawe Ashton
The Media Archivist
Sophia Di Martino
The Researcher
Suki Waterhouse
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Beth Orton
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Courtney Love
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Jehnny Beth
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Nick Cave
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Warren Ellis
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John Dunbar
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Edith Bowman
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Sienna Guillory
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Thurston Moore
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What is Broken English about?
A survivor, provocateur and true original, Marianne has spent more than six decades defying expectations — releasing over thirty-five albums while constantly reinventing herself. Made with her full involvement, Broken English is an intimate and unflinching exploration of a…
When was Broken English released?
Broken English was released in 2026.
What genres does Broken English belong to?
Broken English is categorised as Documentary, Music.
Who stars in Broken English?
The cast of Broken English includes Marianne Faithfull, Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, Calvin Demba, Zawe Ashton.