Year: 2024
Director: Laura Carreira
Writer: Laura Carreira
Producers: Jack Thomas-O’Brien and Mário Patrocínio
Executive Producers: Rebecca O’Brien, Ama Ampadu, Claudia Yusef, Kristin Irvin, Kieran Hannigan and Sean Greenhorn
Production Designer: Andy Drummond
Cast: Joana Santos
Production Company: Sixteen Films, Bro Cinema
Synopsis
On Falling tells the story of Aurora, a Portuguese warehouse picker working in a vast fulfilment centre in Scotland. Trapped between the confines of her workplace and the solitude of her flatshare, Aurora seeks to resist the loneliness, alienation and ensuing small talk which begin to threaten her sense of self. Set against a landscape dominated by an algorithm-driven gig economy, designed to keep us apart, On Falling explores the silent, vital struggle to find meaning and connection.
More information
On Falling has been selected by Goodfellas for their Berlinale EFM line-up.
Premiere: On Falling will have its World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2024. It will then play in Main Competition at San Sebastián International Film Festival in September 2024 and screen at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2024.
Awards: On Falling was awarded the Sutherland Award for First Feature at the BFI London Film Festival 2024. Director Laura Carreira won the Silver Shell for Best Director at the San Sebastián Film Festival 2024.
Reviews: On Falling has received positive reviews since its World Premiere, including from The Guardian.
Image credits
Header image: Still from On Falling, courtesy of Sixteen Films.