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Jarv Is... Beyond the Pale: Live from the Centre of the Earth
Jarvis Cocker performs live in a cave in this spectacular concert film captured by BAFTA-nominated filmmaking duo, Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard.
Director: Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard
Overview
When the pandemic halted their tour in 2020, Jarvis Cocker’s new band, Jarv Is… decided to set up their equipment in a cave in the Peak District to play their new album ‘Beyond the Pale’ live in its entirety. BAFTA nominated directors Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard (20,000 Days on Earth), captured this spectacular, unique concert film, which was initially streamed free on YouTube for only 24 hours.
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