Ish

★ ★ ★ ★  
‘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. 

The release of Ish is supported by the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from the National Lottery.

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

• Ish on today and Tue 11 Aug are part of our Cinébites deal: get 30% off any main dish in the Café & Bar with a valid ticket for Club Shed members.

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