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Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop

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With his soaring falsetto and magnetic yet understated stage presence, Jimmy Somerville burst onto the 1980s new wave scene, making the world dance to songs rooted in struggle and resilience. From the harsh realities of Glasgow’s working-class neighborhoods to the challenges of growing up gay in a hostile world, and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis, Somerville transformed pain into anthems of freedom. First with Bronski Beat, then The Communards, and later as a solo artist, he became both rebel and diva—the unmistakable voice of a generation fighting for equality. Through intimate stories from those who have stood by him for four decades, this portrait reveals a rare artist who has never wavered in his convictions.

Directed byOlivier Simonnet

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 52m
Language
FR
Released
May 7, 2025
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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jimmy Somerville

Jimmy Somerville

Self (archive footage)

Félix Maritaud

Félix Maritaud

Narrator (voice over)

Sarah-Jane Morris

Sarah-Jane Morris

Self : Friend & Singer

June Miles-Kingston

June Miles-Kingston

Self : Friend & Singer

Richard Coles

Richard Coles

Self : Friend, Musician & Anglican priest

Didier Lestrade

Didier Lestrade

Self : Friend & Activist-Journalist

Mark Ashton

Mark Ashton

Self (archive footage)

Bibhu Bhattacharya

Bibhu Bhattacharya

Self

Colin Stewart Bell

Self

Otis Coulter

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Olivier Simonnet
Produced by
Sylvie Gautier

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