Projects with status: Post-production

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The film uses dance to focus on women ageing. A cinematic journey celebrating the enduring power of femininity and resilience embodied by the Argentinian dance choreographer Florencia Guerberof.
Guerberof's work creatively explores life's profundity and the timeless legacy of womanhood through the language of Japanese Butoh dance.

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The day before a violent criminal is due to be released from prison, his wife and child are kidnapped. Armed only with a mobile phone he must somehow save them… and himself.
When violent criminal Joe gets a call a few days before his release his world is turned upside down. Joe's ex-wife Sara and son Rory have been abducted, and unless he follows kidnappers’ orders his family will die.
Confused, angry and desperate, Joe is caught like a rat in a trap. Hardened prison officers Smith and Rogers only add to Joe's woes as he battles not only those on the inside but also those pulling the strings on the outside. An unflinching descent into chaos, where every decision could mean the difference between freedom and a violent end.
A relentless, high-stakes action thriller, where the drama takes place within a single prison cell.

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One of the most famous people on the planet, Karl Lagerfeld’s unforgettable career spanned an extraordinary seven decades. An unrivalled force of nature, known for his acute mind and equally sharp tongue, Lagerfeld reversed and reinvented the fortunes of Chanel, Fendi and Chloe, whilst building his own eponymous brand, establishing himself as a world-renown photographer, and founding his own publishing house, as he pushed the boundaries of fashion, culture and business like no other before, or since.

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In present day East End London, an aspiring novelist falls in love with a Ukrainian cleaner whilst his best friend attempts to rekindle his romance with a social climbing sex bomb.

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Eight-year-old Leo is an orphan. Though mute, making her wants known is no issue; The real problem is that she doesn’t seem to fit in, anywhere. Equipped with a preternatural determination and her old fishing rod, Leo escapes the orphanage with the aim of entering a fishing competition in a nearby village.

For his part, Lou is a surly man who has trouble connecting with other people. When fate makes his path cross with Leo’s, she tricks him into believing she needs his help to get back to her family. And so, Lou agrees to take Leo to Cobas, the coastal town where the fishing tournament is being held.

With the authorities in full pursuit of a missing child and an unidentified adult, what at first seemed like a simple trip turns into a real adventure in which Leo & Lou become inseparable. The two misfits find acceptance and understanding with each other and their place in the world, rediscovering the true meaning of the word family.

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The story of British artist Leonora Carrington, recognized as the key female Surrealist painter, and her creative and personal experiences in France, Spain and Mexico.
Based on the bestselling novel 'Leonora' by Elena Poniatowska.

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A retired couple's trip to Amsterdam stirs up troubled memories from their past.

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The aftermath of a sexual assault (rape). Exploring the deep-felt consequences for all involved. At its heart an epic story of a couple's fight for the survival of their love.

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When six Palestinian comedians hit the road to tour a stand-up show across Palestine and Israel, their search for humour amidst the injustice of everyday Palestinian life becomes a plea for humanity in the face of brutal war.
There are no comedy clubs - or even a tradition of stand-up comedy - in Palestine. The country is also carved up by walls, fences and checkpoints that create divisions in culture and quality of life between towns. As such, developing a comedy show that can speak to these very different audiences is a herculean task, and the comedians face many challenges in connecting with their fellow Palestinians across these divides.
Despite the cultural and security challenges of going on tour, the five Palestinian comedians Alaa, Hanna, Diana, Khalil, Ebaa and their British director, Sam manage to cross checkpoints and borders to perform in theatres in Palestine and Israel. Audiences flock to the shows and the tour gains momentum through increasing public demand. Word spreads internationally and they are invited to London for a series of gigs starting, tragically, on October 7th, 2023, just as war breaks out at home. Suddenly, the mission to connect audiences with thoughtful humanity becomes an existential imperative.

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A haunting, introspective sci-fi drama that delves into the depths of grief and loss against the backdrop of a futuristic world.
The story follows Ursula, a young pregnant woman whose life is upended when she is abruptly ejected from Alexandria, a pioneering scientific space station that once served as a beacon of hope for humanity’s survival after the mass evacuation of Earth.
Ursula’s journey, initially driven by the desperate search for the father of her unborn child, transforms into a poignant exploration of her own sorrow and resilience. As she navigates the harsh realities of a world where survival is uncertain, Ursula encounters Noah, another soul who has been cast off from society. Together, they grapple with the choices that led to their exile, the weight of their pasts, and the overwhelming grief that binds them.
The film explores the echoes of Ursula’s late mother, whose tragic death haunts her every step, shaping her decisions and her understanding of loss. As Ursula and Noah traverse the desolate landscape of their fractured existence, they are forced to confront the pain of their shared and individual grief, finding unexpected solace in their companionship.

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17-year-old orphan Lucy Gladwell is sent from England to live under the guardianship of her uncle George Huyton, an English plantation owner in the island of Mauritius. George’s plans for Lucy soon become problematic when she falls in love with a local Tamil man.
A story of love across the class and racial divides set in the 1910s.

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A woman kills her fears and past to be reborn as her true self.
"I am a coward. I look in the mirror and I see the person who is afraid. I look her in the eyes, I say nothing. Just look. She says nothing back. Her eyes have the colour of fear. My fear has almost consumed her eyes. I feel all rotten with a big hole inside of me and this hole is filled to the top with old heavy fears. They are soaking there."