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Play Me a Song to Set Me Free

A feature-length documentary musical telling the remarkable story of Belle & Sebastian — one of Scotland’s most distinct and influential bands, who turned introversion into art and melancholy into melody.

Blending observational documentary and archive with stylised musical storytelling, the film moves seamlessly between the real and the imagined — a memory dissolving into song, interviews and tour moments giving way to cinematic performances of the band’s most beloved tracks. Rooted in Glasgow but resonating far beyond, it is a story about creativity, community, and the quiet power of music to connect people.

Role Executive Producer
Feature Documentary In Production
Directed By
John MacLaverty
Network
BBC
In Association With
Preservation Society Films
Production Companies
Incredible Telly, Forest of Black
Producers
Sarah Howitt, Beth Allan
Executive Producers
Rachel Elizabeth Seed, Ryan Suffern,
Charlie Phillips, Augie Gallo