Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and the Legendary Tapes (2020)
3.8 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 38min
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- Synopsis:
A true pioneer in audio exploration and psycho-acoustics, Delia Derbyshire conceived one of the most familiar compositions in science fiction, the 'Doctor Who' theme, while working in a BBC basement. Her soundscapes felt like they connected to another realm. Kicking off with the discovery of 267 tapes in an attic, along with a treasure trove of journals hidden in her childhood bedroom, this film tunes in to Derbyshire's frequency; that of a life-long non-conformist, whose peals of laughter in an archive interview tickle with delight and eccentricity. Featuring a rich archive, interviews, fictional embodiment and Cosey Fanni Tutti's psycho-sonic channelling, director Caroline Catz traces acoustic pathways on her archeological dig into Derbyshire's resonant life. - Actors:
- Cosey Fanni Tutti, Honor-Ray Caplan-Higgs, Caroline Catz, Sara Dee, Richard Glover, Zachary Hart, Michael Higgs, Tom Meeten, Saskia Reeves, Julian Rhind-Tutt
- Directors:
- Caroline Catz
- Producers:
- Andrew Starke
- Writers:
- Caroline Catz
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Special Interest
