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Simran Hans

Sight & Sound

Mar 20

Directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard construct a fictional ’Ministry of Not Forgetting’ led by Tilda Swinton to investigate the cultural legacy of Marianne Faithfull in a didactic documentary that works best in its more stripped back moments.

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Katherine McLaughlin

Little White Lies

Mar 17

3/5

Instead of using talking heads for conjecture and opinion, it is Faithfull herself who is filmed admiring and lamenting her life. That is what sets this documentary apart as it delicately crafts intimate moments.

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David Fear

Rolling Stone

Feb 5

If you can hold your tears from going by as she gives what would be her final performance, a rendition of “Misunderstanding” accompanied by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, than you’re a stronger person than I am.

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Alistair Harkness

Scotsman

Mar 25

3/5

It’s an intriguing approach, but directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard over-egg proceedings with additional characters and podcast-style discussions...

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Brian Viner

Daily Mail (UK)

Mar 23

3/5

A fascinating if at times pretentiously wacky documentary about the eventful life of Marianne Faithfull.

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Mar 19

4.5/5

The film's unusually offhanded approach is riveting.

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Runa R

@runa.r Aug 4

At least it was the most original biography I've seen so far. I didn't know Marianne Faithfull, and I think I came away with a complete picture of what her life was like.

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Director: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard
Producer: Beth Earl
Screenwriter: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard, Ian Martin, Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard, Ian Martin
Production Co: Rustic Canyon Pictures
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 36m

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