Ish
classified 15★ ★ ★ ★
‘A poignant and poetic urban pastoral’
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Set and filmed in Luton, Ish follows 12-year-old best friends Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), who wrestle to hold onto their friendship in the wake of a police stop and search. As the ripples take hold, the boys try to make sense of the men they are becoming – and how letting go can be the hardest part of growing up.
Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow) and also stars singer/songwriter Joy Crookes.
WATERSHED RECOMMENDS
"I haven’t stopped thinking about Ish since I watched it earlier this year (and not just because my mate is in it!) Imran Perretta’s award-winning first feature feels so beautifully human to me - and is elevated even further by brilliant performances from Farhan Hasnat, Yahya Kitana and Joy Crookes all making their acting debuts. Go watch it so I have more people to yap about it with please!"
Isla Williams, Communications Manager
The Sun 2 Aug 16:30 screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film's director, Imran Perretta, and producer, Dhiraj Mahey.
- Ish on Tue 4 Aug is part of our Cinébites deal: get 30% off any main dish in the Café & Bar with a valid ticket for Club Shed members.
- Ish on Fri 31 July 11:00 is an Elevenses screening. Get a free tea or filter coffee when you purchase a cake from the Café & Bar.