Ish (15)

Parent and Baby Screening

Mon 10 Aug 2026, 11:15 ,Cinema 3

A racially motivated police stop-and-search drives a wedge between two best friends in Imran Perretta's intimate, poetic drama.

Set and filmed in the South Asian and Middle Eastern community in Luton, the film follows 12-year-old best friends, Ish (Farhan Hasnat) and Maram (Yahya Kitana), navigating childhood against a backdrop of political tension and personal loss. After a police stop-and-search, where Maram is searched and Ish manages to run away, they wrestle to hold onto their friendship.

Written and directed by acclaimed artist Imran Perretta and co-written by Enda Walsh (Hunger), Ish was shot in black and white by cinematographer Jermaine Canute Edwards (My Father’s Shadow). This rare team of talents conjures up one of the most highly anticipated British indie films of the year.

Tagged with: Cinema Parent and Baby Screening

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) provides guidance to audiences, to help them choose what’s right for them and avoid what’s not. For guidance, please click here and type the film title into the search bar.

Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.