Sunday 21st April 2024

• Film –  Nil By Mouth (1997)
• Director – Gary Oldman / 128”
• Presenter – Julian Smith

The story of a family living in southeast London. Heavily based on experiences from the director’s early life growing up on a council estate. A film not for the lighthearted; alcoholism, violence, drug addiction & family dysfunctions are at its core. Roger Ebert awarded the film 3.5 out of 4, writing: “The film’s portrait of street life in South London is unflinching and observant.” Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw gave it five out of five, praising its performances and “pure invention, energy and seriousness”.