Ungentle
Synopsis
A fictionalised essay read by Ben Wishaw exploring the complicated relationship between British espionage and male homosexuality. An anonymous narrator talks through the various chapters of his life as a spy and a gay man in late 20th-century Britain. His vivid stories of intimacy and surveillance play out over shots of the luscious countryside, busy Central London streets, and nighttime cruising zones.
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UNGENTLE (15) // EIFF @ Edinburgh International Festival 2023
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-18
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Berwick Film & Media Arts Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huw Lemmey, Onyeka Igwe
- Screenplay & Story
- Huw Lemmey
- Original Title
- Ungentle
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- Studio Voltaire
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huw Lemmey, Onyeka Igwe
Huw Lemmey
Morgan K. Spencer
Onyeka Igwe
Pinky Ghundale
Department Leadership Roster
Huw Lemmey
Director
Huw Lemmey
Writer
Onyeka Igwe
Director
Pinky Ghundale
Producer
Onyeka Igwe
Editor
Morgan K. Spencer
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What is Ungentle about?
A fictionalised essay read by Ben Wishaw exploring the complicated relationship between British espionage and male homosexuality. An anonymous narrator talks through the various chapters of his life as a spy and a gay man in late 20th-century Britain. His vivid stories of intimacy and surveillance play out over shots of the luscious countryside, busy Central London streets, and nighttime cruising zones.
Who directed Ungentle?
Ungentle was directed by Huw Lemmey, Onyeka Igwe.
Who stars in Ungentle?
The principal cast of Ungentle includes Ben Whishaw.
When was Ungentle released and how long is it?
Ungentle was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 37m.