Ali and Ava
Synopsis
Both lonely for different reasons, Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s Slovakian tenants, whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness and Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. Over a lunar month, sparks fly and a deep connection begins to grow. However, the legacy of Ava’s past relationship and Ali’s emotional turmoil at the breakdown of his marriage begins to overshadow their newfound passion.
Enveloped in music and imbued with humour, ALI AND AVA is a compelling contemporary love story written and directed by BAFTA-nominated Clio Barnard (THE ARBOR, THE SELFISH GIANT, DARK RIVER).
Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2021 - Directors' Fortnight - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021 - Special Presentation
Details
- Year
- 2021
- Type of film
- Features
- Running Time
- 95 min
- Director
- Clio Barnard
- Producer
- Tracy O'Riordan
- Editor
- Maya Maffioli
- Screenwriter
- Clio Barnard
- Director of Photography
- Ole Bratt Birkeland
- Production Designer
- Stéphane Collonge
- Sound
- Rashad Hall-Heinz
- Music
- Harry Escott
- Principal Cast
- Adeel Akhtar, Claire Rushbrook, Ellora Torchia, Shaun Thomas
- Film Title Note
- Film title should read Ali & Ava
Genre
Production status
Complete
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Last updated 22nd June 2021
