Release Date

07 May, 2025

Runtime

00:52: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Jimmy Somerville, rebelle queer de la pop anglaise

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Actors

Jimmy Somerville

Félix Maritaud

Sarah-Jane Morris

June Miles-Kingston

Richard Coles

Didier Lestrade

Mark Ashton

Bibhu Bhattacharya

Colin Stewart Bell

Otis Coulter

Hugues Ozouf

Tom Rasmussen

Laurie Belgrave

Heïko Bollmann

Dan Glass

Franck Sainte-Martine

Tawiah

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