Canterbury Screens Josephine
A gripping drama about a family's struggle with trauma, Josephine is a film that tackles difficult themes with empathy and outstanding performances. The film's writer-director, Beth de Araújo, brings a personal touch to the story, drawing from her own childhood experience.
Dir: Beth de Araújo
Cast: Mason Reeves, Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan, Philip Ettinger, Syra McCarthy, Eleanore Pienta, Dana Millican, Michael Angelo Covino
119 mins · 2026 · United States of America · Cert 18 · English
Rotten Tomatoes 96%
Awards: 1 nomination total
Gemma Chan is known for her nuanced performances in a range of film and television roles, and her latest project, Josephine, is no exception. • The film tells the story of an eight-year-old girl who witnesses a violent sexual assault and the subsequent struggle of her family to cope with the aftermath. • With a talented cast, including Channing Tatum and newcomer Mason Reeves, Josephine is a powerful drama that explores the complexities of trauma and its effects on those closest to the victim. • The film will be screened at the Curzon Canterbury Westgate, Canterbury, on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with tickets available for purchase with the button beside the article.
The film's reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with a 96% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 86 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating "universal acclaim". As a winner of the Grand Jury Prize Dramatic and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, Josephine is a film that is not to be missed, and its screening at the Curzon Canterbury Westgate is a unique opportunity to experience this powerful and moving drama on the big screen.
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What viewers say
JimDarko · 8/10
Completely devastating 2 hours. People questioning the parents actions or the child’s performance are telling on themselves
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