Projects matching: Jones

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The death of Dadi leaves the fate of the farm to one of three dysfunctional siblings. Set in the Valleys, this Welsh-language dark comedy explores familial tensions as war erupts within.

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In 1915, the ship Endurance sank near Antarctica. Explorer Ernest Shackleton and his crew miraculously survived. In 2022, the ship was discovered, some 3000m beneath the water’s surface. Documenting contemporary polar explorers and drawing on original expedition footage preserved and restored by the BFI National Archive, ENDURANCE is an inspiring celebration of scientific curiosity and the indefatigable human spirit of discovery. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - World premiere

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A young man confronts his incarcerated twin brother unearthing secrets from the past. In the confines of a prison visiting booth, twin brothers face one another. The conflicted visitor, bearing a message for the inmate, grapples with scars of the past. As childhood memories and buried secrets resurface, these young men- though separated by glass- remain bound by fate.

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Featuring contributions from Dustin Hoffman, Paul McCartney, Charlotte Tilbury, Joanna Lumley and many more, TWIGGY is an exploration of the model’s upbringing, career, relationships and everything else that has made her the woman she is today, with Twiggy telling her story for the first time. Official Selection Rio de Janeiro Film Festival 2024 - World premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - European premiere Official Selection CPH:DOX 2025

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Are scientists doing enough to sound the alarm about climate breakdown? When the UK government pledges to "max out" oil and gas extraction, the lives of psychology professor Colin, microbiologist Abi and ecologist Aaron collide outside the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), where they and six others are arrested for causing alleged criminal damage. But who are the real climate criminals? As restrictions on protest tighten, will scientists retreat to their laboratories or will more stand up than ever before? A window into the world of reluctant activism, PLAN Z explores the moral power of protest when established routes of influence fail.

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Black history and modern-day architecture intertwine in a meditative new film about Manchester. Created by the visionary British artist and filmmaker Jenn Nkiru, THE GREAT NORTH pays homage to the people and cultures that make up a city. Taking Manchester’s industrial history as a starting point, THE GREAT NORTH moves through the city’s Black communities and spaces – from living rooms in Moss Side to social clubs and community centres in Hulme. THE GREAT NORTH is the story of Manchester told through its Black, Asian and Irish communities, spanning outwards to the North of England and the rest of the world. Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025 Official Selection BlackStar Film Festival 2025

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Based on Tove Jansson’s beloved novel, THE SUMMER BOOK tells the story of Sophia, a nine-year-old girl who is growing up fast, and her grandmother, who is nearing the end of her life. Together with Sophia’s father, they spend time at their family’s summer home on a tiny unspoiled island in the Gulf of Finland, exploring the islet, talking about life, nature and everything but their feelings about Sophia's mother's death and their love for one another. By the end of the summer, emotional wounds are healed, bonds are deepened, and the grandmother is able to leave this life peacefully. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - World premiere

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A tragicomic take on the Western - Townsman-turned-farmer Walter Thirsk and befuddled lord of the manor Charles Kent are childhood friends about to face an invasion from the outside world: the trauma of modernity. Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2024 - World premiere Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024 - North American premiere Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024

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When visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern America, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious and wealthy client. Official Selection Venice Film Festival 2024 - World premiere Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025

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A couple invite their somewhat peculiar new neighbours around for a welcome dinner.

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When a Palestinian filmmaker based in Scotland unearths a rarely-seen Scottish film archive of Palestinian wild flowers, he decides to reclaim the footage. This tender essay film questions the role of image-making as a tool of both testimony and violence when connected to entanglements between people and land. Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024 - World premiere Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2025 - International premiere Sundance Film Festival 2025 - Winner - Short Film Grand Jury Prize

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After a tremendous loss, Robin tends to her tropical garden. When a familiar visitor unexpectedly interrupts her peace. Drudging the painful past back with him, he threatens to expose the fragile facade Robin has painstakingly grown, forcing her to confront the pain she so desperately sought to escape.