If you’re old enough to remember the ‘60s, then the name ‘Lesley Lawson’ (now a dame) won’t ring any bells at all – but the name ’Twiggy’ definitely will!
Twiggy captures the rise of a cultural icon who reshaped beauty, fashion, and fame. In the late 1960s, Twiggy’s striking look, wide eyes, sharp pixie cut, and fearless individuality, catapulted her from London teenager to global phenomenon almost overnight.
As part of the British Film Festival, Palace Cinema is screening a doco that is more than a chronicle of her meteoric career, it is an intimate portrait of a woman learning to navigate the intense spotlight of celebrity while forging her own identity.
Directed by Sadie Frost, who previously helmed the documentary Quant (BFF 2021), this new work blends rare archival material with vivid storytelling, immersing audiences in the energy of Swinging London and the era’s cultural revolution.
Stylish, bold, and emotionally rich, Twiggy offers a fresh perspective on a figure who transformed the way we think about beauty and self-expression. A story of influence, reinvention, and enduring relevance, Twiggy examines not only the image that defined a generation but also the creative drive and resilience behind it.
This film is screening on Monday and Wednesday at Palace Cinemas Byron Bay. For more info, visit: palacecinemas.com.au.
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