Saturday, May 24th, 2025
The Extraordinary Miss Flower
Jersey Arts Centre, 2 Museum Street, St Helier, JE2 4, Jersey
Details
Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard / United Kingdom / 2024 / 73 mins The Extraordinary Miss Flower brings to life the remarkable story of the Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase of letters sent to her in the 60s and 70s that inspired acclaimed Icelandic singer/songwriter Emilíana Torrini to return to the studio. Part film, part theatre, part fever dream — The Extraordinary Miss Flower takes the form of a series of specially designed performances of these songs by Emilíana and her band, combined with dramatic scenes and readings from letters by well-known actors and musicians. It’s ultimately a heartfelt love letter to the enduring power of creativity and friendship. ‘The extraordinary Miss Flower weaves her magic to the last moment.’ Screen Daily ‘The band’s ethereal music, together with Kate Coyne’s endearingly strange choreography, works in tandem to create an unexpectedly seductive experience.’ Deadline Presented in kind collaboration with Soroptomist Jersey International We are delighted to welcome directors Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard to introduce their film, followed by a Q & A with Terry O’Connor (theatre maker with Forced Entertainment and focus of the female artist Soroptimist Jersey International session)