The Extraordinary Miss Flower
Synopsis
Part film, part theatre, part fever dream — THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER takes the form of a series of specially designed performances by Emilíana 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.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Official Competition - World premiere
Official Selection Dublin International Film Festival 2025 - International premiere
Details
- Year
- 2024
- Type of film
- Features
- Running time
- 73 min
- Format
- 1.78.1
- Director
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Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard
- Producer
- Zoe Flower
- Executive Producer
- Sam Dyson, Ben Wheatley, Beth Earl, Anna Hildur Hildibrandsdottir
- Editor
- Marnie Hollande, Luke Clayton Thomson
- Screenwriter
- Stuart Evers
- Director of Photography
- Erik Wilson BSC
- Production Designer
- Emma Rios
- Sound
- Martin Pavey
- Composer
- Simon Byrt, Emilíana Torrin: Band: Simon Byrt, Mara Carlyle, Liam Hutton, Ian Kellett, Lovisa Sigrunardottir
- Principal cast
- Emilíana Torrini, Caroline Catz: Supporting Cast: Richard Ayoade, Siggi Baldursson, Nick Cave, Alice Lowe, Mark Monero, Niall Murphy, Angus Sampson: Voice Cast: Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- Choreographer
- Kate Coyne, Viva Seifert and Saeed Esmaeli
Genre
Production Status
Production Company
Distiller Studios
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