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Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes
7.5 / 10• 2020• 1h 38m•NR• English
DocumentaryMusicDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Delia Derbyshire
Self
Lead
Caroline Catz
Delia Derbyshire
Sara Dee
Ada Lovelace & Radio Announcer
Cosey Fanni Tutti
Self
HC
Honor-Ray Caplan-Higgs
Young Delia
Zachary Hart
Dick
Michael Higgs
The Man Behind Desks
Tom Meeten
David Vorhaus
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Caroline Catz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
