Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop
202552m5.3
Documentary, Music
- Runtime
- 52m
- Genre
- Documentary
- Origin
- France
About
With his soaring falsetto and magnetic yet understated stage presence, Jimmy Somerville burst onto the 1980s new wave scene, making the world dance to songs rooted in struggle and resilience. From the harsh realities of Glasgow’s working-class neighborhoods to the challenges of growing up gay in a hostile world, and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis, Somerville transformed pain into anthems of freedom. First with Bronski Beat, then The Communards, and later as a solo artist, he became both rebel and diva—the unmistakable voice of a generation fighting for equality. Through intimate stories from those who have stood by him for four decades, this portrait reveals a rare artist who has never wavered in his convictions.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Olivier Simonnet
- Status
- Released
- Released
- May 7, 2025
- Studio
- 13prods, ARTE
Cast
Jimmy Somerville
Self (archive footage)
Félix Maritaud
Narrator (voice over)
Sarah-Jane Morris
Self : Friend & Singer
June Miles-Kingston
Self : Friend & Singer
Richard Coles
Self : Friend, Musician & Anglican priest
Didier Lestrade
Self : Friend & Activist-Journalist
Mark Ashton
Self (archive footage)
Bibhu Bhattacharya
Self
Colin Stewart Bell
Self
Otis Coulter
Self
Hugues Ozouf
Self
Tom Rasmussen
Self
Laurie Belgrave
Self
Heïko Bollmann
Self
Dan Glass
Self
Franck Sainte-Martine
Self
Tawiah
Self
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