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Animol

Animol

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Animol is a film set behind the walls of a young offender institution, where new arrival Troy is thrust into a brutal world of gangs, loyalty and violence. It is the directorial debut of actor Ashley Walters, from a story by Nick Love. An unspoken bond develops between Troy and a fellow inmate, which becomes a dangerous vulnerability for them both. The cast includes Stephen Graham, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Tut Nyuot, Vladyslav Baliuk, Ryan Dean and Sekou Diaby.

Written by a model, sources: picturehouses.com, liamodell.com

Critics

7.0Good

Critics praise the empathetic direction, expressive lead performance and emotional vulnerability at the film's heart. They fault occasional over-earnestness, an idealistic take on redemption, and a brutal, tough-to-watch setting.

Reviews: The Guardian, The Hollywood Reporter, Liam O'Dell, TMDb

Trailer

Showtimes

Fri 30 Oct

Picturehouse

Sat 31 Oct

Picturehouse

Sun 1 Nov

Picturehouse

Tue 3 Nov

Picturehouse

Venue

Picturehouse is in London.

Picturehouse
Director
Ashley Walters
Year
2026
Runtime
93 min

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