The Flood (2019 film)

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The Flood
The Flood poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAnthony Woodley
Written byHelen Kingston
Produced byLuke Healy
Starring
CinematographyJon Muschamp
Edited byMike Pike
Music byBilly Jupp
Production
company
  • Megatopia Films
Distributed by Curzon Artificial Eye
Release date
  • 21 June 2019 (2019-06-21)(United Kingdom)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Box office£5,966 [1]

The Flood is a 2019 British drama film, directed by Anthony Woodley, from a screenplay by Helen Kingston. It stars Lena Headey, Ivanno Jeremiah, Mandip Gill, Jack Gordon, Peter Singh, Arsher Ali and Iain Glen. It was released on 21 June 2019, by Curzon Artificial Eye.

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Synopsis

Wendy (Lena Headey), a hardened immigration officer is offered a high-profile asylum case, judged on her ability to quickly and clinically reject applicants. Through her interrogation, she must uncover whether Haile (Ivanno Jeremiah) is lying and has a more sinister reason for seeking asylum. We follow Haile on his perilous 5,000 km journey over oceans, across borders, and amidst the flurry of the Calais Jungle to find solace and safety in the UK. But now he must cross the final hurdle. [2]

Cast

Production

In March 2017, it was announced Lena Headey had joined the cast of the film, with Anthony Woodley directing from a screenplay by Helen Kingston. Headey will also serve as an executive producer on the film, while Megatopia Films will produce the film. [3] In April 2017, Ivanno Jeremiah, Iain Glen and Jack Gordon had joined the cast of the film. [4]

Filming

Filming began in April, 2017, in London and the Calais Jungle. [4] Joss Bay in Kent doubled as an italian coastline during filming and production also visited the Port of Ramsgate.[ citation needed ]

Release

In May 2019, Curzon Artificial Eye acquired U.K. distribution rights to the film. [5] The film was released on 21 June 2019. [5] It was scheduled to be released in the United States on 1 May 2020, by Samuel Goldwyn Films. [6]

Reception

Box office

In the United Kingdom, the film opened on 21 June 2019 grossing £3,983 from 4 screens in its opening weekend, finishing twenty-ninth at the box office. [7] It grossed another £113 in its second weekend and grossing £5,563 through 10 days. [8] The film has grossed a total of £5,966 in its fourth week of release. [9]

Critical response

Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 69% based on 39 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Imperfect yet ultimately honorable, The Flood takes an empathetic look at the plight of asylum seekers in the 21st century." [10]

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