Movies by James Kelman

Scotland: Contains Strong Language

Scotland: Contains Strong Language

Schooled in Fife, coming of age in a rock ā€™nā€™ roll band, then finding her forte was directing temperamental actors, Cora Bissett is no stranger to theatrical Scottish swearing. So who better to present a celebration of Caledonian cursing? This documentary sees Cora sing, swear and scrutinise why Scotland swears so well. Cora begins with the first hurdle ā€“ how does one discuss swear words on the BBC? Aunty Beeb is the institution that has been historically priggish about language - always bleeping words and apologising for those that slipped...