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Aisha
Official Selection
Australian Premiere

Aisha

HELPLESSLY lost in a sea of bureaucracy, Aisha (Letitia Wright, Black Panther, Death on the Nile), seeks asylum in Ireland from her Nigerian homeland. She soon finds a friend in Connor (Josh O’Connor, Mothering Sunday BFF21, The Crown), but as their bond increases so does their struggle to maintain their relationship as Aisha’s dilemma to seek refuge intensifies.

This emotionally charged story offers a voice to the voiceless as the story charts the gripping experience and devastating plight of those searching for asylum along with the systems that keep them desperate and helpless.

An intimate and touching character drama, Wright showcases Aisha’s journey with conviction and nuance, while O’Connor delivers a sterling supporting performance.

Filmed in docudrama style, writer-director Frank Berry crafts an immensely moving experience. Aisha immerses the audience in a heart rendering narrative showcasing the global plight of those in need to find a place to call home.

CTC
2022 | 94 min | Ireland/United Kingdom | Drama
DirectorFrank Berry
CastLetitia Wright, Josh O’Connor, Ruth McCabe
Aisha is a thoughtful and intelligent film, and it finds a gifted actor [Wright] doing some very tricky things quite well.
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Festivals and Awards

Official selection
Tribeca Film Festival 2022