Broken English
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-08
Top Cast
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Marianne Faithfull
Self
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
Self
Beth Orton
Self
Courtney Love
Self
Jehnny Beth
Self
Nick Cave
Self
Warren Ellis
Self
John Dunbar
Self
Edith Bowman
Self
Sienna Guillory
Self
Thurston Moore
Self
Ed Harcourt
Self
Derek Jacobi
The Narrator
Release History & Theatrical Window
Perth Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 22, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth, Ian Martin
- Original Score
- Rob Ellis, Adrian Utley
- Original Title
- Broken English
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Rustic Canyon, Phantoscopic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth
Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth, Ian Martin
Rob Ellis, Adrian Utley
Daniel Landin, Derrick Peters, Erik Wilson
Luke Clayton Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
Jane Pollard
Director
Iain Forsyth
Director
Jane Pollard
Writer
Iain Forsyth
Writer
Ian Martin
Writer
Daniel Landin
Director of Photography
Derrick Peters
Director of Photography
Erik Wilson
Director of Photography
Luke Clayton Thompson
Editor
Alison Dominitz
Production Design
Rob Ellis
Original Music Composer
Adrian Utley
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken English
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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 fractured yet unbreakable life shaped by fame, creativity and relentless public scrutiny.
Who directed Broken English?
Broken English was directed by Jane Pollard, Iain Forsyth.
Who stars in Broken English?
The principal cast of Broken English includes Marianne Faithfull, Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, Calvin Demba, Zawe Ashton.
When was Broken English released and how long is it?
Broken English was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Broken English?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broken English was composed by Rob Ellis, Adrian Utley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Broken English?
Broken English holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).