Author Archives: The Language of Film

The Ice Tower

A film by director Lucile Hadzihalilovic about a young runaway girl, who finds herself on the film set of a dark fairytale production featuring an alluring film actress whom she becomes infatuated by. The story begins by setting the background to a troubled young 15 year old girl, Jeanne, who wants to run away fromContinue reading “The Ice Tower”

The Session Man

A documentary on the the very best of the unsung heroes of rock and roll, Nicky Hopkins, a session player pianist who has not just played with the music greats, such as the Rolling Stones and the Beatles, but has been instrumental in some of their recording successes. Here he receives the interview accolades fromContinue reading “The Session Man”

The Choral

The Choral from film director Nicholas Hytner, written by Alan Bennett and starring Ralph Fiennes as the choir master in a First World War drama with a light hearted romantic feel featuring a star ensemble cast both young and old. In UK cinemas from 7th November 2025. Film: The Choral Director: Nicholas Hytner Genre: Drama, History, Music, War,Continue reading “The Choral”

Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Picture Show, the cult classic theatre play and film is celebrating 50 years with a documentary film made about its origins and audience phenomenon. Available on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital from 20th October. Directed by Linus O’Brien the son of Richard, which adds an extra personal touch to an insightful documentary on howContinue reading “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror”

Interview – Mark Jenkin & Denzil Monk

Director Mark Jenkin and producer Denzil Monk talk to the Language of Film about their latest feature film, ‘Rose of Nevada’ appearing at this year’s 69th BFI London Film Festival 2025. In UK cinemas from 2026. Please introduce yourselves and your film.  MJ: My name is Mark Jenkin, I’m the writer and director of Rose of Nevada. Continue reading “Interview – Mark Jenkin & Denzil Monk”

Interview – Ed Sayers

Interview with director Ed Sayers founder of ‘Straight 8‘, who talks to the Language of Film about his feature film ‘Super Nature‘ at this year’s BFI London Film Festival 2025. Screening in UK cinemas from 2026. Please introduce yourself and your film My name is Ed Sayers, I’m a London based filmmaker and my filmContinue reading “Interview – Ed Sayers”

Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough 

A documentary film about the Scottish author Irvine Welsh most famous for his book Trainspotting, his work has been like a tour de force in disrupting the literary world, whose characters mostly deal with drug addiction and crime told with extreme prejudice and wit. Here he shares a retrospective look back at his life, career, politics,Continue reading “Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough “

Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art of Activism

This is a documentary about two artists, Ackroyd and Harvey, a couple who use art as activism. Their work spans decades in the UK and here it is shown in particular connection with conservationism and the Extinction Rebellion. In UK and Irish cinemas from 19th September. The film starts with Ackroyd (Heather) and Harvey (Dan) playfully chattingContinue reading “Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art of Activism”

Dreaming of You: The Making of the Coral

A music documentary taking a nostalgic look back at the journey of ‘the Coral‘, a band hitting in the 2000s, formed by a group of six high school friends, from a ‘tea-side’ town in the Wirral, Merseyside, who went from the school rehearsal rooms to Top of the Pops and touring the USA with Supergrass.Continue reading “Dreaming of You: The Making of the Coral”