Sweet Film Memories Options Biopic of U.K.’s First Female Racing Driver Dorothy Levitt (EXCLUSIVE)

As a film enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that Sweet Film Memories, a distinguished Catalan independent production company, has secured the rights to adapt “Faster Than Life,” an extraordinary book by Celia Santos, into a captivating six-episode television miniseries. This remarkable tale chronicles the life of Dorothy Levitt, Britain’s pioneering female racing driver, whose story is sure to inspire us all.

In the bustling era of 1900’s London, the film “Faster Than Life” chronicles the captivating journey of Levitt, a woman who bravely broke free from societal expectations to make her mark in the male-dominated field of auto racing. She was not only a groundbreaking racer but also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette, and a vocal advocate. One of her many significant contributions was the development of the rearview mirror, a safety device that remains essential in today’s automobiles.

According to Olga Parera Bosch, founder of Sweet Film Memories, this tale, narrated from a Spanish perspective, provides a distinctive angle on 20th-century Britain. Titled “Faster Than Life,” this thrilling account delves into the themes of resilience, rebellion, and the chase for one’s destiny, ultimately leading to an emotional contemplation on love, heritage, and the costs of shattering boundaries. This untold narrative is a must-see for global audiences, as it vividly captures the intensity of racing, making viewers feel the heat of sweat and diesel fumes, while Dorothy battles the system and her adversaries, both in racing, politics, and her personal life.

This series aims to portray not only the thrill of motor racing but also the personal and political struggles that Levitt experienced, such as racetrack rivalries and battles for women’s rights and social justice. Sweet Film Memories is actively looking for co-production partners in the U.K., Europe, and potentially another European country, with a strategy to make use of tax incentives offered in Spain, the U.K., and another European nation.

Speedier Than Life” intends to ignite worldwide spectators by showcasing strong motifs of bravery, ingenuity, and tenacious pursuit of acknowledgment amidst a world that is slow to embrace groundbreaking females.

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2025-04-23 19:54