Sinopsis
Documentary. Dame Vivienne Westwood is Punk Rock’s Grande Dame. One time agent provocateur, the doyenne of British fashion, an eco- conscious Boudicca and one of the most influential originators in recent history.
The film explores her uphill struggle to success, looking closely at her artistry, her activism and her cultural significance. Blending iconic archive and newly shot observational footage, this era defining, intimate origins story will be told in Vivienne’s own words, and through touching interviews with her inner circle of family, friends and collaborators.
Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist is the first film to encompass the remarkable story of one of the true icons of our time, as she fights to maintain her brand’s integrity, her principles and her legacy.
Lorna Tucker cut her teeth working behind the camera and jumping on tour buses with rock bands such as Unkle, Lupe Fiasco, The Cult and Queens of The Stone Age creating tour videos and music promos. She moved into longer format storytelling, directing documentaries, writing scripts and creating more experimental video art projects for the likes of Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Nike, Redbull and ShowStudio.
Her films have screened at MAM Sao Paulo (Strange Enough, N.A.S.A Feat Karen O & ODB) and Guggenheim Bilbao, as well as being featured in magazines including Vogue (Metamorphosis), Dazed and Confused (A forca du rua), and Dazed Digital (Red shoes). Additionally, she has created short films for clients such as Liberty and Amnesty International.
Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist is Lorna’s first feature. 2018 will also see the release of Amá, a delicate expose nine years in making, which explores the forcible sterilization of Native American women in the latter half of the twentieth century, produced by Raindog Films.
Tuesday 3rd April: 20.30h
Palacio de la Prensa
Section: Competitive
Year of Production: 2018
Running Time: 80′
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Director: Lorna Tucker
Producers: Eleanor Emptage, Shirine Best, Nicole Stott and John Battsek
Production Companies: Finished Films
International Sales: Dogwoof
Main Festivals: Sundance Film Festival 2018
