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The Uncertain Kingdom Volume Two
Ten more films from The Uncertain Kingdom, a collection of new short films offering a unique portrait of our nation today.
Overview
Climate change, migration, disability, homelessness and sexuality are just some of the subjects explored in The Uncertain Kingdom, a new and urgent anthology of twenty short films from twenty directors that together offer a unique snapshot of the UK in 2020. From comedies and dramas, to documentaries and experimental pieces, made by a mix of new talent and established names including Carol Salter (Almost Heaven) and Iggy LDN (Black Boys Don't Cry).
The included films in Volume Two are: SUCKA PUNCH - d. Iggy LDN PAVEMENT - d. Jason Wingard SAUNA - d. Stroma Cairns ISAAC & THE RAM - d. Jason Bradbury LEFT COAST - d. Carol Salter DEATH MEETS LISOLETTE - d. Guy Jenkin VERISIMILITUDE - d. David Proud BORROWED FROM OUR CHILDREN - d. Leon Oldstrong WHAT'S IN A NAME - d. Runyararo Mapfumo THE LIFE TREE - d. Paul Frankl
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