Films for uncertain times.
Climate change, migration, disability and homelessness are just some of the subjects explored in this ground-breaking anthology of twenty-one short films by twenty-one filmmakers. Made by a combination of established names and new talent, The Uncertain Kingdom’s collection of dramas, comedies and documentaries offers an alternative snapshot of the UK today.
This programme includes a selection of these short films.
Films screening in this selection are:
Motherland (Dir Ellen Evans)
Tracing the experiences of Jamaican-born Brits who have been forcibly returned to Jamaica, Motherland explores what it really means for someone to “go back home”.
Strong Is Better Than Angry (Dir Hope Dickson Leach)
A fists-bared, kickboxing, bleeding-nose look at who and what makes women angry right now – and what they do about it.
British People (Dir Lab Ky Mo)
The unexpected arrival of her mother and socialist brother threatens a Conservative candidate’s ambition to become the first female British-Chinese MP.
Grit/Oyster (Dir Rebecca Lloyd-Evans)
The return of the Goddess Astarte triggers an exploration of female sexuality through the personal fantasies of three women.
Pavement (Dir Jason Wingard)
A modern parable about a woman who sees a homeless man literally sinking into the pavement and her attempts to save him in an indifferent world.
Isaac And The Ram (Dir Jason Bradbury)
Club security guard and former skinhead Hank reluctantly offers homeless gay teenager Isaac a place to stay for one tense night.
Left Coast (Dir Carol Salter)
In the coastal towns of North West England, dedicated volunteers hand out kindness and food to help those left behind.