Tag Archives: drama

Vindication Swim

A truly epic independent film on a scale never seen before, Vindication Swim is the biopic about the first British woman, Mercedes Gleitze, to swim the English Channel in 1927. A forgotten story of one of women’s sports most incredible endurance achievements, that became almost as challenging out of the water as in it. InContinue reading “Vindication Swim”

Priscilla

Director Sofia Coppola brought her latest film Priscilla for the red carpet treatment at this year’s BFI London Film Festival. The biographical story of Priscilla Presley, wife of Elvis, has been adapted from the book Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley and Sandra Harmon. Priscilla tells her story of how a young girl falls inContinue reading “Priscilla”

Bolan’s Shoes

This is a bitter sweet drama about the lives of a pair of siblings and how a fateful school trip to see their favourite pop idol, the legendary instigator of glam rock Marc Bolan, led to life changing consequences. Bolan’s Shoes will be in UK Cinemas from 15th September. The story begins on the school busContinue reading “Bolan’s Shoes”

Service No Longer Required

Adapted from the screenplay The Terminus this short film by Nigel Fair, Service No Longer Required, puts the spotlight on a homeless ex-army veteran sleeping rough at Waterloo station, in a tribute and call for support for the ex-servicemen and women who struggle with PTSD and homelessness. Using a cast and crew of mostly ex-militaryContinue reading “Service No Longer Required”

Much Ado (2023)

Much Ado by Hillary and Anna-Elizabeth Shakespeare (yes, their real names are Shakespeare, but presumably no relation) is a film version of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing set in the present day where a rugby team arrives for a house party in the Suffolk countryside. Much Ado will be available on digital download from 24th April. Using theContinue reading “Much Ado (2023)”

God’s Creatures

A son’s return home to a remote Irish fishing village brings delight to his mother but when he is accused of a serious crime her loyalty to him tests her own sensibilities of right and wrong, which has devastating consequences on the local community. Opening in UK cinemas from 31st March. A mother Aileen O’Hara (EmilyContinue reading “God’s Creatures”

Hilma

Hilma is the biopic of Hilma af Klint the relatively unknown Swedish artist of the late 19th and early 20th century whose abstract art, locked away for 20 years, famously channelled the spiritual world. Directed by Academy Award-nominated Lasse Hallström (What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, The Cider House Rules) it’s a fascinating journey into the lifeContinue reading “Hilma”

Shoot the Messenger (2006)

Shoot the Messenger, is a 2006 BBC Films production directed by Ngozi Onwurah (Welcome II the Terrordome), a story about a newly appointed black school teacher attempting to readdress the racial imbalance in schools, in a landmark film in the history of Black British film. Available on Blu-ray for the first time released by the BFI. JoeContinue reading “Shoot the Messenger (2006)”

Jules et Jim (1962)

Part of the François Truffaut: For the Love of Films season at the BFI, Jules et Jim is a black and white French classic from one of the most influential directors of the French New Wave that brings a fascinating mélange of love, romance and friendship to the screen. Set around 1912 before the outbreakContinue reading “Jules et Jim (1962)”