This is Cinema
“Colliding worlds of race, class and politics against the backdrop of the neoliberalisation of a contemporary UK university.”
Synopsis
Ben is a university professor who is struggling with the loss of his wife and child. A match with a student on a dating app leads to possible complications at work, where he is also forced to fight for his job after his grief has led to a downturn in his productivity. Matters are made more complication by the unexpected arrival of his brother-in-law, Dennis, who brings with him Radhika, a homeless woman who has run away from an unhappy marriage. Meanwhile, Latoya tries to balance her studies at Ben’s university with near full-time work, while her sister Dami gets sucked into a world of dealing drugs to students as she tries to realise her ambitions as a musician.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Brown
- Original Title
- This is Cinema
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Beg Steal Borrow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Brown
Department Leadership Roster
William Brown
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for This is Cinema.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This is Cinema
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What is This is Cinema about?
Ben is a university professor who is struggling with the loss of his wife and child. A match with a student on a dating app leads to possible complications at work, where he is also forced to fight for his job after his grief has led to a downturn in his productivity. Matters are made more complication by the unexpected arrival of his brother-in-law, Dennis, who brings with him Radhika, a homeless woman who has run away from an unhappy marriage. Meanwhile, Latoya tries to balance her studies at Ben’s university with near full-time work, while her sister Dami gets sucked into a world of dealing drugs to students as she tries to realise her ambitions as a musician.
Who directed This is Cinema?
This is Cinema was directed by William Brown.
Who stars in This is Cinema?
The principal cast of This is Cinema includes Not specified.
When was This is Cinema released and how long is it?
This is Cinema was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.