Sky has released the new trailer for ‘Animol’ the highly anticipated directorial feature debut of Ashley Walters, ahead of its London Film Festival premiere on 11th October, where it will be presented in the Sutherland Competition for ‘Directorial Debut’.
The story…
Behind the walls of a juvenile detention centre, Troy (Tut Nyuot) is thrust into a brutal world of gangs, loyalty, and violence. From the moment he arrives, he is tested. Paired with a volatile cellmate, Troy is forced to deal with daily threats and power struggles. An unspoken bond with a fellow inmate offers solace in the oppressive environment, but their growing connection becomes a dangerous vulnerability.
Behind the Animol….
The film introduces rising talents, Tut Nyuot (The Long Walk, Steve) and Vladyslav Baliuk as two teenagers embroiled in the prison’s harsh environment. Stephen Graham (Help, Boiling Point, Adolescence) joins the supporting cast as a Welfare Officer tasked with supporting the young offenders during their incarceration and Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Dune: Part One, Enola Holmes 2) stars as Troy’s mother.
Written by Nick Love (The Football Factory, A Town Called Malice), Animol is produced by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor (Blue Story, Boxing Day) and Tom Hawkins (True History of the Kelly Gang). The film was developed by Film4 in collaboration with Sky and the BFI.
Ashley Walters said…
Director Ashley Walters said: I make movies because I want to entertain people but it’s important that it creates a conversation, and I really do think Animol will. I want to show this genre of film in a different light to what we’ve seen before in the UK. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created and I am excited for audiences to get a taste of Animol in our new trailer ahead of the premiere at London Film Festival.
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Here’s the Animol trailer….
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