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| Dreamers | |
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| Directed by | Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor |
| Screenplay by | Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor |
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| Cinematography | Anna Patarakina |
| Edited by | Arttu Salmi |
| Music by | Ré Olunuga |
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| Distributed by | The Yellow Affair |
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| Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Dreamers is an upcoming British drama film written and directed by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor in her directorial debut. The film, starring Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo follows her as Isio, who is caught working without papers, trapped inside Hatchworth, where she learns that finding love, friendship and freedom sometimes means doing the wrong things.
The film selected in Panorama 2025 will have its premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2025.
Cast
- Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo as Isio
- Ann Akinjirin as Farah
- Diana Yekinni as Nana
- Aiysha Hart as Atefeh
- Harriet Webb
- Jamie Bacon as James
Production
The film is produced by Emily Morgan's United Kingdom company Quiddity Films, developed with BBC Film and the British Film Institute, through National Lottery funding. The filming was wrapped up in April 2024 in United Kingdom.
In September 2024, it was selected in BFI London Film Festival works-in-progress showcase, which took place on 12 October.
The film is financed by BBC Film, Newen Connect, Finite Films and OnSight.
Release
Dreamers will have its World premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival to be held from 13 February to 23 February 2025.
In April 2024, the international sales rights of the film were acquired by The Yellow Affair.
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor | Pending |
References
- ^ "Dreamers". The Yellow Affair. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- Vassilis Economou (16 January 2025). "Diverse perspectives and limitless creativity abound in the Berlinale Panorama". Cineuropa. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (24 April 2024). "Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor wraps directorial debut 'Dreamers'; The Yellow Affair to handle sales (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- Tabbara, Mona (25 September 2024). "Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor's 'Dreamers' selected for BFI London Film Festival works-in-progress showcase". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- "Dreamers". Finite Films. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
