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Ish (15)

Relaxed Screening

,Cinema 3
A boy holding a firework

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.

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Please note: This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.

Film information
  • Release year   2026
  • Country of origin   UK
  • Director   Imran Perretta
  • Runtime   1hr 27mins

How is this screening relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment that is specially tailored for a neurodiverse audience, as well as those who find a more informal setting beneficial. 

The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels a little lower than usual.

- You are free to move around the screen and to enter and exit the cinema at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- You're free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help you or other audience members may need while you're at the cinema at Barbican.

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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
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