British Council UK Films Database: Code Brown

Code Brown

Synopsis

Fresh out of university and brimming with optimism, Lucy and Sean begin their civil service placements at Belfast City Council, only to find themselves thrust into chaos when a bizarre gastrointestinal epidemic - dubbed "Code Brown" - strikes the city. As nappies become black-market currency and the council descends into disarray, the duo stumbles upon a conspiracy involving illegal sewage dumping and a corrupt councillor lining his pockets. What began as mundane office work spirals into a frantic investigation filled with stool samples, shady contracts, and a very suspicious boat.
With Belfast quite literally in the shit, it’s not the bureaucrats who save the day, but its citizens. From disinfectant-wielding grannies to paramedics in DIY hazmat suits, the community rallies with resilience and absurdity.
In a climactic council showdown - punctuated by an explosive display from local wildlife... - Lucy and Sean expose the scandal, becoming unlikely heroes. The film ends with a messy but heartwarming celebration of civic pride, teamwork, and a city that proves it can weather any storm…even a tidal wave of diarrhea.

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Year

2027

Type of project

Features

Running time

90 min

Format

Director

Larry Cowan 1st Feature

Producer

Thomas Pollock

Editor

Caitlin Joyce

Screenwriter

Larry Cowan and Conor McGuinness

Director of Photography

CJ Snodden

Genre

Code Brown

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Production Company

Lamb Films

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