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The Extraordinary Miss Flower
Hugely creative biographical film full of charm and intrigue, uncovering the remarkable story of Geraldine Flower and a suitcase of love letters.
Director: Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard
Overview
Inspired by the remarkable true story of Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 60s and 70s, comes this vibrant series of performances by Icelandic singer-songwriter Emilíana Torrini and her band, alongside long-time musical collaborator Simon Byrt, with dramatic readings from Nick Cave and Alice Lowe among others. The result is a magical musical odyssey.
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