EXCLUSIVE: Juno Films has acquired North American rights to Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard’s experimental biographical film .
Juno is planning a New York City and L.A. theatrical launch in early 2027 featuring live Q&As with its star, Icelandic performer Emilíana Torrini, followed by a digital release across multiple channels.
The Extraordinary Miss Flower is a performance documentary film by Broken English and 20,000 Days on Earth filmmakers Forsyth and Pollard. The project brings to life the remarkable story of Geraldine Flower and the discovery of a suitcase of love letters sent to her in the 1960s and 1970s whilst living in London that inspired acclaimed singer-songwriter Torrini to return to the studio.
Part film, part theatre, part fever dream, the film takes the form of a series of specially designed performances by Torrini combined with dramatic scenes and readings from letters by well-known actors and musicians.
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The film features Richard Ayoade, Siggi Baldursson, Nick Cave, Alice Lowe, Mark Monero, Niall Murphy and Angus Sampson in supporting roles, plus the voice of Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Choreographer Kate Coyne performs alongside Viva Seifert and Saeed Esmaeli.
It’s supported and backed by Sam Dyson and Distiller Music and was shot at Distillery II studio near Bristol. Zoe Flower produces while Andy Starke is co-producer. Exec producers are Ben Wheatley, Beth Earl and Anna Hildur Hildibrandsdottir. Business Iceland brought the film to the attention of Juno Films via Taste of Iceland festival.
“Juno Films is extraordinary pleased to be partnering with Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard, Emiliana Torrini, Zoe Flower and their team on the North American release of this hybrid experimental film that is ultimately a heartfelt love letter to the enduring power of creativity and friendship,” said Vondah Elizabeth Sheldon, CEO and co-founder of Juno Films. “Using love letters to inspire the film, just as Emiliana was inspired to return to composing after she read them, brings to life the power of creativity across platforms, eras and generations.”
