Typist Artist Pirate King

Name: Typist Artist Pirate King – 9th of February
Start: 2025-02-09T13:15:00+00:00
Location: Pictureville Cinema at the National Science and Media Museum

Carol Morley, 2022

A darkly funny exploration of a friendship between two women.

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Writer-director Carol Morley reimagines the life of forgotten British artist Audrey Amiss in this typically inventive feature, starring Monica Dolan and Kelly Macdonald.

Typist Artist Pirate King puts forgotten artist Audrey Amiss on the map. Inspired by her extensive archive of diaries, letters and art, the film weaves real events into an imagined journey as Audrey goes on a road trip with her psychiatric nurse. Filled with adventure, humour and compassion.

Language: English

Northern Soul

Typist Artist Pirate King is part of Northern Soul, a special season curated by Clio Barnard for Bradford 2025 that celebrated Northern women in film.

Clio Barnard introduces Northern Soul

A likeable, generous, imaginative response to the work of the neglected English artist Audrey Amiss.”

The Guardian – ★★★★

Credits

Northern Soul is part of Bradford: A City of Film, a programme of independent film across Bradford District. Co-produced by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and National Science and Media Museum with the support of the BFI, awarding funds from the National Lottery.