Carol Morley’s darkly funny exploration of the growing friendship between two women as they hit the road is filled with adventure, humour and compassion.
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.
“A likeable, generous, imaginative response to the work of the neglected English artist Audrey Amiss” – ★★★★ The Guardian
“Typist Artist Pirate King is by turns riotous and touching” – Sight and Sound
- Director: Carol Morley
- Cast: Monica Dolan, Kelly Macdonald, Gina McKee
- Language: English
Northern Soul—Clio Barnard curates a special season at Pictureville dedicated to northern female filmmaking.
Northern Soul is a celebration of northern women in cinema—as writers, directors, producers, characters and trailblazers. Presented at Pictureville, the season is curated for Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture by Clio Barnard, the West Yorkshire-raised writer-director of The Arbor, centred on Bradford writer Andrea Dunbar, The Selfish Giant and Ali & Ava.
The selections in Northern Soul span six decades, from a 60s British New Wave classic to the latest feature from one of our most exciting directors. They transport us everywhere from the Yorkshire Moors to the Wigan Casino, Blackpool Beach to the North East. And together, they showcase the diversity of perspective, experience and imagination that defines the northern female voice in film.
Northern Soul is part of Bradford: A City of Film, a programme of independent film across the 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.
Age Guidance
12A
