Being Frank

The Chris Sievey Story

A documentary about the life of eccentric comedian Chris Sievey who wore a huge paper mache' head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after he died.

BEING FRANK tells the twisted tale of a split personality, exploring the extraordinary secret life of a songwriter, artist, comedian and wayward genius. Sievey's life was a fantastical, subversive piece of performance art. His greatest creation, the mysterious Frank Sidebottom, became a star - a manic, insane, mercurial star who obscured his own creator.

The 2014 film titled FRANK starring Michael Fassbender was inspired by his sensational mystery.

Nominated for Best Documentary at the British Independent Film Awards. Official Selection at the SXSW Film Festival.

"Sievey was hugely dysfunctional, but his mania produced utterly unique, anarchic work - one couldn't have existed without the other. This is a meticulously crafted tribute..." - Alex Godfrey, Time Out