Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story
© Dave Arnold
Synopsis
The official documentary about maverick Manchester comedian Frank Sidebottom, and the life and art of his hidden creator Chris Sievey. Frank Sidebottom, remembered fondly as the man with the papier-mâché head, was the court jester of the Manchester music and comedy scene for over 25 years, but only a privileged few knew the man inside. BEING FRANK tells a twisted tale of split personalities – a suburban superhero with a fanatical desire to preserve the myth he created, and eventually having to battle against being consumed by his alter ego.
Drawing on unique archive footage of Chris and Frank, sourced from Sievey's own extensive archive of Super 8 film, VHS tapes and DVDs, a heartbreaking and hilarious look at what it takes to be a true artist.
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival 2018 - World premiere
http://www.beingfrankmovie.com
Details
- Year
- 2018
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 100 mins
- Director
- Steve Sullivan
- Producer
- Steve Sullivan
- Executive Producer
- Alex Usborne, Adam Partridge, Thomas R Atherton
- Editor
- Steve Sullivan
- Screenwriter
- Steve Sullivan
- Director of Photography
- Ezra Byrne
- Production Designer
- Dave Arnold
- Sound
- Sound Designer: Dai Shell; Sound Recordist: Dom Corbisiero
- Music
- Chris Sievey, Frank Sidebottom
- Principal Cast
- With contributions from: John Cooper Clarke, Johnny Vegas, Mark Radcliffe, Ross Noble, John Thompson, Mike Joyce, Jon Ronson
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 14th March 2018
