Martin Kemp opens personal archive for new film
Celebrating the moments that matter most, Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp has opened up his personal collection of home videos to be featured in new film accompanying an original poem released today, Life Unfolds Fast.
Narrated by Kemp and penned by poet Georgie Jones, the poem is a heartfelt exploration of the milestones that shape our lives. From proposals and marriage to saying goodbye to parents sending off their child to the first day of school, the poem captures the essence of love, family and connection.
Martin Kemp showcases intimate moments from his family life by sharing home videos featuring his family —wife Shirlie, son Roman and daughter Harley– adding a personal touch to the shared human experience.
The poem was commissioned by Samsung to celebrate the launch of the new Galaxy Z Fold7, the slimmest and lightest foldable smartphone yet whilst also boasting its most expansive screen ever, helping us relive the moments, such as Martin’s, that matter to us most like never before.
The film released alongside the poem, also features real-life footage from people spanning different ages, cultures, regions and identities, capturing the raw power of these moments as they are replayed on the screen.
Narrator, Martin Kemp, said:
“Some of my life’s greatest memories are those simple moments at home – playing with my kids in the garden, holding Harley and Roman as babies, and singing with my wife in the car. These are moments that truly define our lives. Sharing these personal glimpses allows people to see how small, intimate moments become the big memories we want to go back to over again, and with the Galaxy Z Fold7 we can relive these precious instances in stunning detail.”
A poll of 2,000 British adults has identified holding your baby for the first time getting the keys to your first home and saying your last goodbyes to a loved one have been ranked among the unmissable moments that shape our lives.
Top 25 Unmissable Life Moments
Holding your newborn baby for the first time
Watching your baby take their first steps
Holding the keys to your first home for the first time
The last goodbye to a loved one
Your child’s first day of school
Falling in love for the first time
Witnessing a child’s first words
Driving a car on your own for the first time
Being told “I love you” and saying it back
Being proposed to – or proposing to someone
Seeing your family all together in one place
Listening to your baby’s heartbeat during a pregnancy scan
Watching someone you love achieve something they’ve worked hard for
Seeing the Northern Lights or witnessing a rare natural phenomenon
Graduating from school or university
Reaching a goal you’ve worked towards for years
Watching a child in your life perform in a school play
Hugging / being reunited with someone you haven’t seen in years
Seeing a loved one return home safely after time away
Getting your first job offer
Walking out of work on your last day before retirement
Bringing a new pet home and welcoming it into the family
Watching your favourite sports team win in a big match
Completing something you never thought you could do (e.g. a marathon)
Saying goodbye to your pet
