Project Detail

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

Synopsis

The official documentary about maverick Manchester comedian Frank Sidebottom, and the life and art of his hidden creator Chris Sievey. Frank Sidebottom, remembered fondly as the man with the papier-mâché head, was the court jester of the Manchester music and comedy scene for over 25 years, but only a privileged few knew the man inside. BEING FRANK tells a twisted tale of split personalities – a suburban superhero with a fanatical desire to preserve the myth he created, and eventually having to battle against being consumed by his alter ego.
Drawing on unique archive footage of Chris and Frank, sourced from Sievey's own extensive archive of Super 8 film, VHS tapes and DVDs, a heartbreaking and hilarious look at what it takes to be a true artist.
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival 2018 - World premiere

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Features
Running time
100 mins
Director
Steve Sullivan
Producer
Steve Sullivan
Executive Producer
Alex Usborne, Adam Partridge, Thomas R Atherton
Editor
Steve Sullivan
Screenwriter
Steve Sullivan
Director of Photography
Ezra Byrne
Production Designer
Dave Arnold
Sound
Sound Designer: Dai Shell; Sound Recordist: Dom Corbisiero
Composer
Chris Sievey, Frank Sidebottom
Principal cast
With contributions from: John Cooper Clarke, Johnny Vegas, Mark Radcliffe, Ross Noble, John Thompson, Mike Joyce, Jon Ronson

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

A Piece of Cardboard Productions Ltd in association with Ffilm Cymru Wales, 104 Films, Fat Controller Management Ltd.

Piece of Cardboard Productions Ltd

Steve Sullivan

Sales Company

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