Broken English

Broken English is a documentary that examines the life and musical career of British singer Marianne Faithfull. With the subject's active participation, the film explores how creativity and fame shaped her experiences over more than sixty years. Faithfull chooses which parts of her history as an actress, musician, and public figure are highlighted and which are omitted. The narrative is supported by interviews, archival clips, and musical contributions from Nick Cave, Courtney Love, and Beth Orton.

The film was directed by Jane Pollard and Iain Forsyth, who previously collaborated on The Extraordinary Miss Flower in 2025. The cast features Marianne Faithfull appearing as herself, with Tilda Swinton serving as the overseer of the project. Other credited roles include George MacKay as the record keeper, Zawe Ashton as the media archivist, Sophia Di Martino as the researcher, and Calvin Demba as the replacement.

Produced in the United Kingdom by Phantoscopic and Rustic Canyon, the movie has a runtime of 99 minutes. It has been received positively by viewers, holding a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb based on 119 votes and a score of 7.6/10 on TMDB from 5 votes.