Project Detail

Animol

Animol

Synopsis

Behind the walls of a juvenile detention centre, young inmates navigate friendship, identity, and personal growth while confronting harsh realities and their own paths to redemption.
Official Selection Berlin International Film Festival 2026 - Perspectives - World premiere

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 min
Director
Ashley Walters 1st Feature
Producer
Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Thomas Hawkins, Nick Love, Ashley Walters
Co-Producer
Savannah Power
Executive Producer
Laura Grange, David Kimbangi, Ollie Madden, Louise Ortega, Sabrina Parmar, Julia Stuart
Editor
Danielle Palmer
Screenwriter
Nick Love
Director of Photography
Tasha Back
Production Designer
Gini Godwin
Principal cast
Tut Nyuot, Vladyslav Baliuk, Stephen Graham, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Sekou Diaby

Genre

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI, Film4, SKY Studios

A Joi Productions, Rogue State Productions, SLNda production

Sales Company

Bankside Films

Ashley House, 5th Floor
12 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 8QN

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