Project Detail

The Centre Cannot Hold

An image of a men looking out over the sea
Image of a statue of two saints
Image of a car at the side of a road
Image of clouds and sea

Synopsis

Narrated by actress Guslagie Malanda, THE CENTRE CANNOT HOLD is an essay film that explores what it means to exist on an island, as well as the tensions of living in the shadows of French colonialism. Set across a single day and shot on 16mm, the film recalls a speculative relationship to the island of Corsica.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2026

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
40 min
Format
16 mm
Director
Ufuoma Essi
Producer
Ufuoma Essi
Editor
Ufuoma Essi
Screenwriter
Ufuoma Essi
Director of Photography
Andrés Baron
Sound
Ines Adriana
Composer
stl
Other Lead Creative(s)
Colourist - Thierry Phung

Production Status

Production Company

Sales Company

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