Finisterre (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film
Released in 2003, Finisterre is a documentary film directed by Kieran Evans, running about 57 minutes. “A film by Saint Etienne about London.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. London has always been a source of influence, inspiration and curiosity - Finisterre tries to identify the dreams that London holds for so many. Presented and scored by Saint Etienne, the film enraptures with a journey through the ultimate city of possibilities - from John Nash and Berthold Lubetkin to Hendon FC and Hampstead Heath via the New Piccadilly cafe. A genuinely moving meditation on the capital in all its tawdry glory, with extra features and deluxe booklet
Who’s in it. Finisterre stars Michael Jayston as Narrator (Voice), Vashti Bunyan as Herself, Mark Perry as Himself and Anneliese Midgley-Shukman as Herself, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Finisterre page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finisterre (2003)?
- In GB, Finisterre is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Finisterre?
- Finisterre stars Michael Jayston, Vashti Bunyan, Mark Perry, Anneliese Midgley-Shukman and Vic Godard.