Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop

Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop

2025
52m
8.0

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Overview

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.

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Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
13prods ARTE Histoire TV Pop'Films Sacem PROCIREP ANGOA RTS Ale Kino+ Planete+ Poland Channel 8 Hot
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
French English German

Keywords

aids rebel artist diva icon engagement portrait united kingdom lgbt new wave 1980s 1990s queer 2000s 2010s music 2020s british pop singer glasgow fight against aids head's voice high pitched voice

Quick Facts

Original Title Jimmy Somerville, rebelle queer de la pop anglaise
Release Date May 7, 2025
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt38942026

Cast

Jimmy Somerville
Jimmy Somerville

Self (Archive footage)

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

Key Crew

Olivier Simonnet
Director
Sylvie Gautier
Producer