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List Of British Films Of 2023
This article lists feature-length British films and full-length documentaries that have their premiere in 2023 and were at least partly produced by the United Kingdom. It does not feature short films, medium-length films, made-for-TV films, pornographic films, filmed theater, VR films or interactive films, nor does it include films screened in previous years that have official release dates in 2023. British films box office The highest-grossing British films released in 2023, by domestic box office gross revenue, are as follows: In-Year releases Film premieres January–March April–June July–September October–December Other premieres Culturally British films The following list comprises films not produced by a British or UK film studio but is strongly associated with British culture. The films in this list should fulfil at least three of the following criteria: * The film is adapted from a British source material. * The story is at least part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gross Revenue
In accounting, revenue is the total amount of income generated by the sale of goods and services related to the primary operations of the business. Commercial revenue may also be referred to as sales or as turnover. Some companies receive revenue from interest, royalties, or other fees. This definition is based on IAS 18. "Revenue" may refer to income in general, or it may refer to the amount, in a monetary unit, earned during a period of time, as in "Last year, Company X had revenue of $42 million". Profits or net income generally imply total revenue minus total expenses in a given period. In accounting, in the balance statement, revenue is a subsection of the Equity section and revenue increases equity, it is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top. This is to be contrasted with the "bottom line" which denotes net income (gross revenues minus total expenses). In general usage, revenue is the total amount of income by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drift (2023 Film)
''Drift'' is an upcoming drama film directed by Anthony Chen from a screenplay by Susanne Farrell and Alexander Maksik. It is based on the novel ''A Marker To Measure Drift'' by Maksik. A French, British and Greek co-production, it is Chen's first English-language feature. The film stars Cynthia Erivo, Alia Shawkat, Ibrahima Ba, Honor Swinton Byrne, Zainab Jah and Suzy Bemba. ''Drift'' will have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2023. Plot summary The film follows Jacqueline, a Liberian refugee, who flees to a Greek island and develops a friendship with an American tour guide while coping with her past. Cast Production The film is a co-production between France's Paradise City Films, Greece's Heretic and the United Kingdom's Fortyninesixty, in association with Cor Cordium, Edith's Daughter and Giraffe Pictures, and is financed by Sunac Culture and Aim Media, Lauran Bromley's Ages LLC, the UK Global Screen Fund, and the Greek Film Center, with ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Munya Chawawa
Munyaradzi Oliver Chawawa (born 29 December 1992) is a British-Zimbabwean actor and comedian. Early life Munyaradzi Oliver Chawawa was born on 29 December 1992 in Derby, England, and spent his childhood in Zimbabwe. In his youth, his family returned from Zimbabwe to Framingham Pigot, a village close to Norwich in Norfolk. He studied at Notre Dame High School in Norwich, where he was made head boy. He then went on to the University of Sheffield, earning a BSc degree in psychology in 2014. Career Chawawa is known for his development and portrayal of characters such as a posh drill rapper called "Unknown P" and the chef "Jonny Oliver". Chawawa has said that he "created Unknown P as a nod towards the appropriation and false ownership of black culture that often happens in western societies". His comedic influences are John Oliver, Andy Zaltzman and Sacha Baron Cohen. His popularity grew during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, with the main focus being his 2019 Fire in the Booth free ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Jonsson
David Jonsson (born 1993/1994) is a British actor. He began his career in the West End. He is known for his roles in the BBC Two and HBO series ''Industry'' (2020–) and the film '' Rye Lane'' (2023). For the latter, he earned a British Independent Film Award nomination. In 2022, Jonsson appeared on the ''Evening Standard'' list of Londoners to watch and was one of British ''GQ'''s Men of the Year Honourees. He was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by ''Tatler'' and a ''Screen International'' Star of Tomorrow. Early life Jonsson grew up in Custom House, an area of the East London Docklands. His father was an IT engineer at Heathrow Airport and his mother worked for the Metropolitan Police. Jonsson is the youngest of four, with an older brother and two older sisters. He describes his background as Creole with African, Caribbean and Swedish heritage. After getting in trouble at and dismissed from school, Jonsson transferred to a school in Hammersmith. He admitted to his mother ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vivian Oparah
Vivian Nneka O. Oparah (born 30 December 1996) is a British actress and musician. She is known for her work in theatre, earning an Off West End Award nomination, and her roles in the BBC Three ''Doctor Who'' spin-off ''Class'' (2016) and the film '' Rye Lane'' (2023). Early life Oparah was born in Camden and grew up in Tottenham, London. She attended The Latymer School, where she took A Levels in media, English literature, product design and biology. During her media coursework in 2014, she formed a band called NTLS along with other students. Their debut single and video ''Heart Skipped a Beat'' was published on YouTube. Her older brother also works in music. Oparah joined the National Youth Theatre, where she did a two-week summer course. Career While deferring her acceptance to UCL, Oparah was cast in the BBC Three ''Doctor Who'' spin-off ''Class'' as Tanya Adeola, marking her television debut. Oparah later said that Class was her first audition. When she auditioned she only kne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rye Lane
''Rye Lane'' is a 2023 British romantic comedy film directed by Raine Allen-Miller in her feature directorial debut, from a screenplay by Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia. Set in the South London areas of Peckham and Brixton, the film is titled after the real-life Rye Lane Market. It stars David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah as two strangers who have a chance encounter, after having both been through recent breakups, and spend the day getting to know each other. ''Rye Lane'' had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 23 January 2023, and was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2023 by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film received critical acclaim, with praise for Jonsson's and Oparah's performances, the film's direction, style, and originality. Plot In South London, Yas encounters Dom crying in a gender-neutral toilet at an art exhibition about mouths organised by their mutual friend Nathan. They meet again in the exhibition, and walk through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Europe Film Sales
New Europe Film Sales is a Polish independent film distributor. The company was founded in Warsaw in 2010 by Jan Naszewski of the New Horizons Film Festival New Horizons Film Festival (previously: Era New Horizons; pl: Nowe Horyzonty) is an international film festival held annually in July in Wrocław, Poland. It has been organised since 2001. It is one of the biggest and most popular film festivals .... References External links 2010 establishments in Poland Companies based in Warsaw Film production companies of Poland Film distributors of Poland Video on demand services International sales agents {{PL-film-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danny Sapani
Danny Sapani (born 15 November 1970) is a British actor who works in British, American, and Indian films. He is best known for appearing in '' Misfits'', ''Doctor Who'', '' Penny Dreadful'', '' The Crown'', '' Star Wars: The Last Jedi'' and ''Black Panther''. Early life Sapani was born in London, one of six children of immigrant Ghanaian parents. He was raised in Hackney, and first pursued his interest in acting at the Weekend Arts College in Kentish Town. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Career Sapani appeared in Danny Boyle's film '' Trance''. His stage credits include August Wilson's '' Joe Turner's Come and Gone'' and '' Radio Golf'', Errol John's Caribbean classic '' Moon on a Rainbow Shawl'' and The National Theatre production of Euripides' '' Medea''. He has also acted in the 2013 Indian action film, ''Singam II'' as drug lord Michael Kong (same codename as himself). In 2021 he played alongside Adrian Lester in the streamed version of Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Déborah Lukumuena
Déborah Lukumuena (born 4 December 1994) is a French French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ... actress. She is best known for her debut role in the 2016 drama film '' Divines'', for which she won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress. Career In 2017, Déborah Lukumuena won the César Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in a 2016 drama film '' Divines'' and became the first black woman and the youngest winner in this category. Filmography Theater References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Lukumuena, Déborah Best Supporting Actress César Award winners Black French actors French film actresses 21st-century French actresses Living people 1994 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adura Onashile
Adura Onashile is a British actor, playwright, and director. She wrote and directed the 2013 play ''Expensive Shit'' and adapted it into a film in 2020. Early life Onashile is of Nigerian descent and was born in London, England. Career Onashile starred in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival play ''Roadkill'' and again at the 2013 Festival in her play ''HeLa'' about Henrietta Lacks. She has worked with the National Theatre of Scotland, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Lyceum, The National, and the Young Vic theatres. Her 2013 play ''Expensive Shit'' addresses themes of sexual exploitation and precarious work, drawing inspiration from real life events at The Shimmy Club in Glasgow, by then her hometown. After ''Expensive Shit'' was made into a short film, it debuted at the BFI London Film Festival in 2020 and was shortlisted for a BAFTA Scotland award for short documentaries. It was praised by Andrea Arhagba writing in ''Empire'' for highlighting gender dynamics in nightcl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl (2023 Film)
''Girl'' is a 2023 British drama film written and directed by Adura Onashile in her feature debut. It premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Filmed and set in Glasgow, ''Girl'' will open the Glasgow Film Festival. Cast * Déborah Lukumuena as Grace * Le'Shantey Bonsu as Ama * Danny Sapani * Liana Turner Production Adura Onashile began developing ''Girl'' in 2017 with Rosie Crerar and Ciara Barry of the production company barry crerar. barry crerar also produced Onashile's short film ''Expensive Shit'' (2020). ''Girl'' was developed with iFeatures and BBC Film, and received support from the British Film Institute (BFI) and Screen Scotland. The production team decided to search internationally when casting the lead character Grace and happened upon French actress Déborah Lukumuena. Le'Shantey Bonsu was scouted for the role of Ama through her primary school's drama programme in Leeds. Onashile incorporated elements from Lukumuena and Bonsu's backgrounds into the film. Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honor Swinton Byrne
Honor Swinton Byrne (born 6 October 1997) is a British actress and daughter of playwright John Byrne (playwright), John Byrne and actress Tilda Swinton. Swinton Byrne had a cameo role in the 2009 film ''I Am Love (film), I Am Love'', and stars in the Joanna Hogg films ''The Souvenir'' (2019) and its sequel ''The Souvenir Part II''. Early life Swinton Byrne was born in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, on 6 October 1997. Her father is the Scotland, Scottish playwright John Byrne (playwright), John Byrne, and her mother is the Actor, actress Tilda Swinton. She has a twin brother, Xavier. She also has two other half-siblings from her father's previous marriage. Swinton Byrne and her brother were raised in the Scottish Highlands and attended Drumduan School, Forres, an independent alternative education school based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner co-founded by her mother in 2013. Swinton Byrne's first film role was a non-speaking cameo in her mother's 2009 f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |