Farming is a 2018 British biographical drama film directed by and starring Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. The film is based on Akinnuoye-Agbaje’s own life story, chronicling his experiences as a young Nigerian boy who was fostered by a white family in 1980s England.
The film delves into the protagonist’s complex journey as he grapples with his identity and cultural heritage while navigating the challenges of adolescence. He becomes involved with a skinhead gang, a decision that has profound consequences on his life.
Key themes explored in the film include:
- Identity and Belonging: The protagonist struggles to find his place in the world, torn between his Nigerian roots and his English upbringing.
- Cultural Clash: The film highlights the cultural differences and prejudices that the protagonist faces.
- The Impact of Gang Culture: The film delves into the destructive nature of gang violence and its impact on young people.
Characters:
- Enitan (Damson Idris): A young Nigerian boy who is fostered by a white family and later becomes involved with a skinhead gang.
- Cynthia (Kate Beckinsale): Enitan’s foster mother, who struggles to understand and help her troubled son.
- Chris (John Dagleish): Enitan’s foster father, a working-class man who tries to provide for his family.
- Curtis (Jaime Winstone): A charismatic and dangerous leader of a skinhead gang.
Production Information:
- Director: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Writer: Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
- Starring: Damson Idris, Kate Beckinsale, John Dagleish, Jaime Winstone, Genevieve Nnaji, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
- Cinematography: Barnaby Edwards
- Music: Alex Baranowski
- Production Company: Altitude Film Entertainment
- Distributed by: Lionsgate
- Release Date: October 11, 2019 (UK), October 25, 2019 (US)
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Rating: R
Awards:
- Edinburgh International Film Festival:
- Michael Powell Award for Best British Feature Film (2019)
- Best Performance in a British Feature Film (Damson Idris) (2019)
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