Radiohead contribute 14 songs to film 'The Island President'

Radiohead have given clearance for 14 of their songs to feature in an upcoming film.

The band have allowed some of their back catalogue to be used as part of the soundtrack for The Island President.

The film won 'Best Documentary' at the Toronto Film Festival and tells the story of President Nasheed's struggle to highlight the effects of climate change that threaten the conditions of his island, reports NME.

Singer Thom Yorke said on Radiohead's official website: "The Island President is a film about the Maldives, and the struggle of President Nasheed to get the voice of a small nation heard in the climate change debate.

"Unless something is done to stop rising sea levels they will lose everything. The country will be under water. Some of our music was used to help tell the story."

Tracks used in the documentary include 'Idioteque', 'Everything In Its Right Place', 'Reckoner', 'House Of Cards' and 'How To Disappear Completely'.

The Island President will be screened at the Sundance Film Festival later this week.

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Watch the music video for Radiohead's 'House of Cards' below: