Jane Pollard
United KingdomdirectorFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jane Pollard is a British director known for her innovative approach to documentary filmmaking. Born in 1972 in Durham, she gained prominence with her feature debut '20,000 Days on Earth' in 2014, a celebrated documentary about musician Nick Cave. Pollard often collaborates with Iain Forsyth, and together they have created poignant works that blur the lines between fact and fiction. Their latest project, 'Broken English', offers a nuanced portrayal of iconic artist Marianne Faithfull, focusing on her artistic journey rather than sensationalized aspects of her life.
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Jane Pollard co-directed a film that has continued to shape and redefine the possibilities of cinema.
From The Wizard of Oz to Trainspotting: 25 films to watch before you turn 25 | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-02
Jane Pollard is one of the filmmakers who worked on the film about Marianne Faithfull.
‘At first, she couldn’t come off the oxygen long enough’: the film that gives Marianne Faithfull one final thrilling performance | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-05
Jane Pollard is back with a new, original portrait of the iconic artist in 'Broken English'.
Jane Pollard och Iain Forsyth om ”Broken English”.
Sweden· 2026-02-27
