Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop
May 07, 2025 · 52m
Director
Olivier SimonnetOverview
With his soaring falsetto and magnetic yet understated stage presence, Jimmy Somerville burst onto the 1980s new wave scene, making the world dance to songs rooted in struggle and resilience. From the harsh realities of Glasgow’s working-class neighborhoods to the challenges of growing up gay in a hostile world, and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis, Somerville transformed pain into anthems of freedom. First with Bronski Beat, then The Communards, and later as a solo artist, he became both rebel and diva—the unmistakable voice of a generation fighting for equality. Through intimate stories from those who have stood by him for four decades, this portrait reveals a rare artist who has never wavered in his convictions.
Cast of Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop
Jimmy SomervilleSelf (archive footage)
Félix MaritaudNarrator (voice over)
Sarah-Jane MorrisSelf : Friend & Singer
June Miles-KingstonSelf : Friend & Singer
Richard ColesSelf : Friend, Musician & Anglican priest
Didier LestradeSelf : Friend & Activist-Journalist
Mark AshtonSelf (archive footage)
Bibhu BhattacharyaSelf
Colin Stewart BellSelf- Otis CoulterSelf
- Hugues OzoufSelf
Tom RasmussenSelf- Laurie BelgraveSelf
- Heïko BollmannSelf
- Dan GlassSelf
- Franck Sainte-MartineSelf
- TawiahSelf
Crew of Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop
About Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop
What is Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop about?
With his soaring falsetto and magnetic yet understated stage presence, Jimmy Somerville burst onto the 1980s new wave scene, making the world dance to songs rooted in struggle and resilience. From the harsh realities of Glasgow’s working-class neighborhoods to the challenges of growing up gay in a hostile world, and the devastating impact of the AIDS crisis, Somerville transformed pain into…
When was Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop released?
Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop was released on May 7, 2025.
How long is Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop?
Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop runs 52 minutes.
Who directed Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop?
Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop was directed by Olivier Simonnet.
Who is in the cast of Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop?
The cast of Jimmy Somerville: Queer Rebel of British Pop includes Jimmy Somerville (Self (archive footage)), Félix Maritaud (Narrator (voice over)), Sarah-Jane Morris (Self : Friend & Singer), June Miles-Kingston (Self : Friend & Singer) and Richard Coles (Self : Friend, Musician & Anglican priest).