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‘Broken English’: Marianne Faithfull’s Journey Through Resilience

1/27/2026

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Story summary

The documentary 'Broken English' profiles Marianne Faithfull, singer, tracing her evolution from pop icon to resilient artist and leaving viewers with profound loss and appreciation for her legacy.
Tilda Swinton portrays an administrator in a fictional Ministry of Not Forgetting, highlighting Faithfull's reflections on her career and the misogyny she faced.
The film uses archival footage and performances to emphasize Faithfull's wit and self-awareness and culminates with her final performance.

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Story summary

The documentary 'Broken English' profiles Marianne Faithfull, singer, tracing her evolution from pop icon to resilient artist and leaving viewers with profound loss and appreciation for her legacy.
Tilda Swinton portrays an administrator in a fictional Ministry of Not Forgetting, highlighting Faithfull's reflections on her career and the misogyny she faced.
The film uses archival footage and performances to emphasize Faithfull's wit and self-awareness and culminates with her final performance.