Eaten by Lions is a comedic drama that follows the story of twin brothers on a quest to Blackpool in search of their long-lost father. Along the way, they encounter various eccentric characters and face unexpected challenges, leading them to discover the true meaning of family and brotherhood. With elements of comedy, drama, and coming-of-age, this film explores themes of identity, racism, and the intricacies of human relationships.
In 1925, 17-year-old orphan Lucy Gladwell is sent from England to live under the guardianship of her uncle George Huyton. Initially seduced by the sumptuous beauty of her surroundings, Lucy finds herself at odds with her violent uncle who is not the benign influence he pretends to be, and she soon falls in love with Krishna, a laborer working on a nearby plantation.
Our once beautiful homeland had become uninhabitable. Too dangerous to walk the streets, drive a car, visit friends. Many had already left Syria. Risking their lives on the open water. Giving all we had to the ruthless, opportunists who trade in the currency of human misery. We all spent what little money we had to reach anywhere, a safe place, a new life away from the bloodshed, the bombing, the murder. Europe was meant to offer us hope. Yet the borders closed one by one. We gave up everything, left all we had behind. Living on hand outs, with no shelter, no money and now no hope. I am here, trapped in Calais Jungle. I don’t know where my wife is. The police treat us like animals. They beat us and spray us with teargas everyday. We cannot move forward, we cannot go back. We have to get out of here. I look into the eyes on this camp and I can see it; The blank emptiness of desperation. In another life I was a teacher. Now I’m a refugee. My name is Adnan.
The film follows Linda (Watson), a crossword enthusiast, choral society member, wife and mother of two, and her music lecturer husband, Jim (Grant), who are about to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary with a romantic trip to Lisbon. But the night before they travel, Linda discovers a monumental secret that will shake the very foundations of their marriage. Determined not to let this discovery define her life and needing space to process, Linda takes the plane tickets and flies to Lisbon without Jim. Alone in this beautiful city, Linda falls madly in love… with the profoundly moving Portuguese folk music, fado — a sensuous new relationship that will allow her to rediscover the joy and passion within herself.
Lily's taken a job at a summer camp that has a reality show being shot on the grounds. Could this be the big break for fame she's always wanted? And will Lily's shot for stardom stay on track?
When a teenager gets on a bus her baby starts to speak to her. Is this her paranoia or the inner thoughts of others?
The Uncertain Kingdom is a collection of short films that explore various themes and perspectives in the United Kingdom. Each film tells a unique story, offering a glimpse into the diverse experiences of its residents. From animation to comedy, documentary to drama, this anthology movie captures the essence of life in the UK.
A modern day parable and a moral tale focusing on how difficult it can be to recover from a life on the streets. A man outside a bank begins to sink into the pavement how people react will be key to his plight.
Short documentary made for the 2011 Reed Film Competition. Shot in 4 hours in Manchester.
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