Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes (2020)

Delia Derbyshire: The Myths And Legendary Tapes (2020)

2020-10-15 United Kingdom 98 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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

Caroline Catz is Delia Derbyshire
Delia Derbyshire
Sara Dee is Ada Lovelace & Radio Announcer
Ada Lovelace & Radio Announcer
Michael Higgs is The Man Behind Desks
The Man Behind Desks
Tom Meeten is David Vorhaus
David Vorhaus
Julian Rhind-Tutt is Brian Hodgson
Brian Hodgson
Richard Glover is Desmond Briscoe
Desmond Briscoe