Brighton Screens Animol
A new British drama film is coming to Brighton's Duke of York's Picturehouse, directed by Ashley Walters and starring Stephen Graham. The film tells the story of a young offender institution and the bonds that form within its walls.
Dir: Ashley Walters
Cast: Tut Nyuot, Vladyslav Baliuk, Stephen Graham, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Andrew Porter, Ryan Dean, Tareq Al-Jeddal, Richie Bratby
93 mins · 2026 · United Kingdom · Cert 15 · English
IMDb 7.9/10
Ashley Walters, known for his work in British television and film, makes his feature length debut as a director with Animol, a drama that explores the harsh realities of life inside a young offender institution.
What is the film about? The film follows Troy, a young inmate who is thrust into a world of gangs, loyalty, and violence from the moment he arrives, and the unspoken bond he forms with a fellow inmate that becomes a dangerous vulnerability for them.
What kind of film is it? Animol is a 93-minute British drama film, rated 15, and spoken in English, set to be screened at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton from Saturday, 31 October 2026, until Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
How was it received? The film has received a score of 7.9/10 on IMDb, and won the FIPRESCI Prize for Best Film at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, tickets and details for the screening are available with the button beside this article.
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