The Flood (2019 film)


The Flood is a British drama film, directed by Anthony Woodley, from a screenplay by Helen Kingston. It stars Lena Headey, Ivanno Jeremiah, Mandip Gill, Jack Gordon, Peter Singh, Arsher Ali and Iain Glen. It was released on 21 June 2019, by Curzon Artificial Eye.

Synopsis

Wendy, a hardened immigration officer is offered a high-profile asylum case, judged on her ability to quickly and clinically reject applicants. Through her interrogation, she must uncover whether Haile is lying and has a more sinister reason for seeking asylum. We follow Haile on his perilous 5000 km journey over oceans, across borders, and amidst the flurry of the Calais Jungle to find solace and safety in the UK. But now he must cross the final hurdle. Based on multiple true stories, The Flood is a thoughtful and timely reflection on the humanity within the refugee crisis.

Cast

In March 2017, it was announced Lena Headey had joined the cast of the film, with Anthony Woodley directing from a screenplay by Helen Kingston. Headey will also serve as an executive producer on the film, while Megatopia Films will produce the film. In April 2017, Ivanno Jeremiah, Iain Glen and Jack Gordon had joined the cast of the film.

Filming

Filming began in April, 2017, in London and the Calais Jungle. in Kent doubled as an italian coastline during filming and production also visited the Port of Ramsgate.

Release

In May 2019, Curzon Artificial Eye acquired U.K. distribution rights to the film. The film was released on 21 June 2019. It is scheduled to be released in the United States on 1 May 2020, by Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Reception

Box office

In the United Kingdom, the film opened on 21 June 2019 grossing £3,983 from 4 screens in its opening weekend, finishing twenty-ninth at the box office. It grossed another £113 in its second weekend and grossing £5,563 through 10 days. The film has grossed a total of £5,966 in its fourth week of release.

Critical response

website Rotten Tomatoes reports an approval rating of 69% based on 16 reviews, with an average rating of 6.29/10.