EMILIANA TORRINI
THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER
A PERFORMANCE FILM BY
IAIN FORSYTH & JANE POLLARD
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UPDATE:
The Extraordinary Miss Flower has been selected into official competition at the BFI London Film Festival 2024.
Sat 19 Oct 17:30 - BFI Southbank, NFT1
Sun 20 Oct 15:45 - Vue West End, Screen 5
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on 17th September,
with a pre-sale for BFI members.
The Extraordinary Miss Flower brings to life the remarkable story of the extraordinary Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 60s and 70s that inspired acclaimed Icelandic singer/songwriter Emilíana Torrini to return to the studio.
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.
As well as performing ten songs, Emilíana Torrini acts for the first time — alongside Caroline Catz (Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and Legendary Tapes) as ‘Miss Flower’.
The film also features Richard Ayoade, Siggi Baldursson, Nick Cave, Alice Lowe, Mark Monero, Niall Murphy and Angus Sampson in supporting roles, plus the voice of Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Choreographer Kate Coyne (formally Michael Clark company) performs alongside Viva Seifert and Saaed Esmali. The band is Simon Byrt, Mara Carlyle, Liam Hutton, Ian Kellett and Lovisa Sigrunardottir.
The project started with a remarkable discovery made by Emilíana and her friends, Zoe and her husband Simon. Following the passing of Zoe’s mother they found a case of treasured letters, telexes and photographs. Delving through the case they uncovered traces of an extraordinary life full of secrets and lifelong friendships, tales of travel, adventure, and love. With her imagination fuelled by these intoxicating fragments, Emilíana embarked on a creative odyssey. Working with her long-time musical collaborator, Simon Byrt, these letters blossomed into a suite of new songs.
The Extraordinary Miss Flower is backed by Sam Dyson and Distiller Music, and was shot at Distillery II studio, near Bristol.
Emilíana Torrini
Caroline Catz as Miss Flower
Richard Ayoade
Siggi Baldursson
Sophie Ellis-Bextor (Voice)
Nick Cave
Alice Lowe
Mark Monero
Angus Sampson
Carpel – Kate Coyne
Sepal – Saeed Esmaeli
Stamen – Niall Murphy
Petal – Viva Seifert
The Band -Simon Byrt
Mara Carlyle
Liam Hutton
Ian Kellett
Lovìsa Sigrúnardóttir
Directors – Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard
Producer – Zoe Flower
Co-producer – Andrew Starke
Executive Producers – Sam Dyson
Beth Earl
Anna Hildur Hildibrandsdottir
Ben Wheatley
Line Producer – Sally Hall
Writer – Stuart Evers
Cinematography – Erik Wilson BSC
Musical Director – Simon Byrt
Editors – Marnie Hollande
and Luke Clayton Thompson
Choreography – Kate Coyne
Production Design – Emma Rios
