There’s a common misconception, bandied about by my friends, that if a girl has a fringe and can sing I’ll automatically fall head over heels in love with them. This is not true. Saying that, from the first time I laid eyes on Alessi (nice fringe/great voice) I thought here’s something pretty special.
So special is she that when she requested to talk about two movies, instead of just the usual one, I immediately caved. I’d like to argue that this is because she picked two excellent choices but it’s probably down to her songwriting ability, incredible larynx and yes, choice of hair cut…
Name
Alessi Laurent-Marke
Occupation
I play music and like drawing, sometimes the two come together.
What is your Most Favourite Bestest Film In The Whole Wide World?
I have a few! Is it ok if i write about two?!
Harold & Maude
Harold is a young, troubled man who is acting out and very miserable until he meets Maude, an inspiring 79-year-old lady at a funeral (they share a habit of attending funerals). The friendship the two
characters form is beautiful and like no other. Through introducing Harold to the joys of music and sharing mischevious adventures together around San Francisco, Maude brings Harold back in touch with the world and he is forever changed by her positive outlook. Cat Stevens provides a stunning soundtrack too.
Delicatessen
This film is set in a colourful and bizarre apartment block. There is hardly any food to go round in the area and the characters are all driven crazy by hunger. The tenants are equally eccentric and they draw you into the curious lives they lead behind doors. An out of work circus clown moves into the building and soon falls in love with a tenant. The dark twist is that she is also the daughter of the disgusting landlord who is murdering his tenants and selling on their meat in his butchers at the bottom of the building. It’s grotesque but an amazing love story as well!
Favourite Scene
Delicatessen- I like the bathroom scene towards the end – it’s a bit like a dream.
Favourite Line
Harold and Maude
Maude: The earth is my body; my head is in the stars.
Maude: Who said that, Harold?
Harold: I don’t know.
Maude: Well, I suppose I did, then.
First Movie You Remember
My earliest memory of a film was an adaptation of Cinderella.
Last Film You Saw At The Cinema
At the cinema – A Single Man
Worst Film You’ve Ever Seen
I really didn’t like Chicago or Flubber. My family and I walked out of the cinema both times and we never
really do that.
What Do You Love About Movies
You can be transported!
Alessi’s new EP Soul Proprietor is out now on the Bella Union label. She is currently touring with Laura Marling…which means I get to see her next week! Woohoo!
