Hexham-born Pete Doherty has announced the world premiere of a documentary film delving into his turbulent past.
His wife, Katia De Vidas, directs the intimate portrayal, titled "Stranger In My Own Skin", with its unveiling scheduled at the Zurich Film Festival between September 28 to October 8, before the grand cinematic release in November 2023.
Doherty, 44, acclaimed for his mid-2000s stint as The Libertines' frontman and notorious for his drug-scandalised relationship with supermodel Kate Moss, promises a live performance post-screening to enhance the premiere's excitement.
The film serves as the directorial debut for De Vidas, who has transitioned from editing niche productions such as "Flag's of The Old Regime" (2015) and "Drive in Holy Motors" (2013).
Doherty's life, previously scarred by crack and heroin addictions so severe that they almost cost him his feet, will unspool in monochrome, as hinted by the promotion's enigmatic black and white poster image of a young, shirtless Pete.
Doherty's dedication to sobriety over the past three and a half years contrasts with his troubled past.
His path to recovery, peaking emotionally when musician Frédéric Lo performed the poignant "Inutile Et Hors D'usage" ("Useless and all used up") for him, reflects in his newly stable personal life, notably his marriage to De Vidas, and the arrival of their daughter, Billie-May.
Doherty is also father to Astile, 19, and Aisling, 11, from previous relationships.
Earlier this year, it was reported that The Libertines' frontman shared his pre-show ritual of plunging into a freezing bath and performing relaxation exercises.
Who is Pete Doherty?
Pete Doherty was the co-frontman of the rock band The Libertines, which was active from 1997 to 2004, and then reunited in 2014.
Doherty has also led the band Babyshambles and embarked on a solo career.
He is known for his turbulent personal life, including drug addiction and run-ins with the law, which have often overshadowed his professional career.
Despite this, Doherty has maintained a dedicated cult following and is considered an influential figure in the British indie rock scene.
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