Aisha

Name: Aisha
Director: Frank Berry
Genre: 18
Released: 2022
Cast: Letitia Wright, Josh O'Connor, Lorcan Cranitch, Denis Conway, Stuart Graham

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Frank Berry• Director Letitia Wright Josh O'Connor Lorcan Cranitch Denis Conway Stuart Graham Ian Toner Ruth McCabe Pius Ojo Dawn Bradfield Theresa O'Connor

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Aisha lives at a centre for asylum-seekers in Ireland in a state of ongoing uncertainty. Having fled Nigeria after a violent gang murdered members of her family, she is desperately trying to find some degree of permanency, where she and her mother can be reunited and live without fear. As she navigates the complex legal system to seek settlement in Ireland, she sparks an unlikely friendship with Conor, a new guard at the centre. A former prisoner, Conor’s life experience and calming presence resonate with Aisha, allowing for a tentative romance to begin. But the bond between the pair comes under strain as the threat of deportation looms ever larger.

Who would love this

♥Viewers who appreciate socially conscious cinema and films that tackle important societal issues with depth and nuance.
♥Fans of character-driven dramas with strong performances, particularly from Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor.
♥Those interested in Irish cinema and films that explore the realities of marginalized communities.
♥Audiences who value authenticity and realism in filmmaking.

Who might not

✗Viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment or escapism, as the film deals with heavy and often bleak subject matter.
✗Those who prefer films with clear resolutions and happy endings, as "Aisha" offers an abrupt and realistic conclusion.
✗Audiences who are uncomfortable with critiques of bureaucratic systems and societal indifference.

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What critics are saying about Aisha

Frank Berry's Aisha bursts with emotionally-charged performances. Letitia Wright’s perceptive silences speak volumes: grace and resolve in the face of daily microaggressions and lifelong trauma. Josh O’Connor’s vulnerability gives Wright room to shine as an actor, and Aisha room to unmask. When she finally lets go, it’s a lightning bolt straight into the viewer’s heart.

Tribeca Film Festival 2022: Aisha Review — Dylan Kai Dempsey

It’s hard to think of an Irish film-maker who can compete with Frank Berry for gritty tensions and authenticity. Working in the social-realist tradition of Ken Loach, the Dublin director has, to date, meticulously researched his community-rooted milieu to produce such powerful works as I Used to Live Here (2014) and Michael Inside (2017). Aisha is crafted from experiences within this country’s direct provision system and doubles as a damning indictment of the private contractors who profit from the misfortunes of others.

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