
Broken English: Three Songs by Marianne Faithfull
Music
Overview
12 minute short film for 'Broken English' directed by Derek Jarman, comprised of “Witches Song”, “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan” and “Broken English”. Part of the “The Dream Machine” vignette (1983).
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Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull
Marilyn
Marilyn
Marilyn
Dave Baby
Dave Baby
Dave Baby
Helen Wellington-Lloyd
Helen Wellington-Lloyd
Helen Wellington-Lloyd
Gerlinde Kostiff
Gerlinde Kostiff
Gerlinde Kostiff
Michael Kostiff
Michael Kostiff
Michael Kostiff
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