Project Detail

On Falling

Synopsis

Aurora, a Portuguese worker in a Scottish warehouse, is navigating loneliness and alienation in an algorithm-driven gig economy as she seeks meaning and connection amidst solitude and workplace confines.
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2024 - World premiere
Official Selection San Sebastian Film Festival 2024 - European premiere
San Sebastian Film Festival 2024 - Winner - Silver Seashell for Best Director
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - First Feature Competition
BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Winner - Sutherland Award for Best First Feature
Official Selection International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2025

Details

Year
2024
Type of film
Features
Running time
104 min
Director
Laura Carreira 1st Feature
Producer
Jack Thomas-O'Brien, Mário Patrocínio
Executive Producer
Luís Campos, Ana Paula Catarino, Clarice Laus, Ken Loach, Rebecca O'Brien, Bia Tafner
Editor
Helle le Fevre
Screenwriter
Laura Carreira
Director of Photography
Karl Kürten
Production Designer
Andy Drummond
Principal cast
Joana Santos, Martin Farrell

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

UK, Portugal co-production

Sixteen Films (UK), BRO Cinema (PT) supported by BFI, BBC Film

Sixteen Films

2nd Floor
187 Wardour Street
London
W1F 8ZB

Sales Company

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