The Kitchen (2023)
Strong roots grow in unlikely places
Izi's close to escaping The Kitchen, one of London's last remaining housing estates. But when young Benji enters his life, he faces some hard decisions.
Director: Kibwe Tavares, Daniel Kaluuya
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: October 15, 2023
Cast
- Kane Robinson - Izi
- Jedaiah Bannerman - Benji
- Hope Ikpoku Jnr - Staples
- Teija Kabs - Ruby
- Demmy Ladipo - Jase
- Cristale - Lianne
- BACKROAD GEE - Kamale
- Rasaq Kukoyi - Arinze
- Reuben 'Trizzy' Nyamah - Dirt
- Henry Lawfull - Cronik
Screenplay
- Daniel Kaluuya
- Joe Murtagh
- Amy Baty (Story Editor)
- Rob Hayes (Script Consultant)
Music: Alex Baranowski, Labrinth
Cinematography: Wyatt Garfield
Editing: Christian Sandino-Taylor, Maya Maffioli
Production: DMC Film, 59%, Film4 Productions, Factory Fifteen
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Nihilistic visions of Future
Keywords
london, england, dystopia, coming of age, urban decay, social issues, 2040s, gritty, understated
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Kitchen about?
- Izi's close to escaping The Kitchen, one of London's last remaining housing estates. But when young Benji enters his life, he faces some hard decisions.
- Who directed The Kitchen?
- The Kitchen was directed by Kibwe Tavares, Daniel Kaluuya.
- Who stars in The Kitchen?
- The Kitchen stars Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Hope Ikpoku Jnr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo, Cristale.
- How long is The Kitchen?
- The Kitchen has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Kitchen?
- The Kitchen is a Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama, Adventure, Comedy film.
- Where was The Kitchen produced?
- The Kitchen was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Kitchen?
- The themes of The Kitchen include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Nihilistic visions of Future.