Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story

Directed by Steve Sullivan

Produced by Piece of Cardboard Productions, Altitude Film Entertainment

2019100 min6.9 / 10

A darkly comedic documentary exploring the eccentric life of a cult British performer hidden behind a papier mâché mask, balancing absurdist humor with the melancholy of artistic isolation.

The hilarious and bizarre story of Frank Sidebottom, the cult British comedian in a papier mâché head, and the secretive life of Chris Sievey, the artist trapped inside.

Questions people ask

  • Is Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

56/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise28

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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