Aisha (2022 film)
Aisha is a 2022 Irish drama film written and directed by Frank Berry. The film stars Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor.
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| Directed by | Frank Berry |
| Written by | Frank Berry |
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| Cinematography | Tom Comerford |
| Edited by | Colin Campbell |
| Music by | Daragh O'Toole |
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| Distributed by | Sky Cinema |
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Running time | 94 minutes[1] |
| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
Aisha had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on 11 June 2022, and was released in the United Kingdom on 17 November 2022, by Sky Cinema.
Premise
While caught for years in Ireland's immigration system, Nigerian worker Aisha Osagie develops a close friendship with former prisoner Conor Healy. This friendship soon looks to be short lived as Aisha's future in Ireland comes under threat.
Cast
- Letitia Wright as Aisha Osagie
- Josh O'Connor as Conor Healy
- Lorcan Cranitch as Peter Flood
- Denis Conway as Brendan Close
- Stuart Graham as Francis Manning
- Ian Toner as Liam Cantwell
- Ruth McCabe as Mrs. Keegan
- Dawn Bradfield as Michelle Campbell
- Theresa O'Connor as Deirde O'Dea
- Rosemary Aimiyekagbon as Moraya Osagie
- Emmanuel Hassan as Abdul Momoh
- Yemisi Ojo as Bes Emenaha
- Antionette Doyle as Habiba Momoh
- Tara Flynn as Catherine Levy
- Florence Adebambo as Ruykaya Momoh
- Aisling Reid as Louise Sheeran
Production
In March 2021, it was announced Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor would star in the film Provision written and directed by Frank Berry.[2] Principal photography began in April 2021.[3] In June 2021, the film was renamed Aisha.[4]
Release
Aisha had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 11, 2022.[5] It also screened at the BFI London Film Festival on October 6, 2022.[6][7] It was released in Ireland and the United Kingdom on November 17, 2022, via Sky Cinema.[8]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.7/10.[9]
Michael Nordine of Variety praises Wright for her performance, and the film for its naturalistic style, and concludes "The result isn't quite Kafka, but it’s closer than it should be."[10]
References
- "Aisha". Tribeca Film Festival. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- Ritman, Alex (March 18, 2021). "Letitia Wright, Josh O'Connor to Star in Irish Refugee Feature 'Provision' (Exclusive)]". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- "Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Provision". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- Grater, Tom (June 1, 2021). "First Look At Letitia Wright In Drama 'Aisha' Co-Starring Josh O'Connor; Cornerstone Boards Sales". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 5, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
- Goldsmith, Jill (April 19, 2022). "Tribeca Festival Lineup Includes 'Corner Office' With Jon Hamm, Ray Romano's 'Somewhere In Queens', More". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
- "Aisha". BFI London Film Festival. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- Tabbara, Mona (September 1, 2022). "BFI London Film Festival 2022 unveils full line-up". Screen International. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- Barfield, Charles (October 5, 2022). "'Aisha' Trailer: Letitia Wright Is A Nigerian Woman Struggling To Navigate Immigration In Upcoming Drama". The Playlist. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
- "Aisha". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- Nordine, Michael (June 12, 2022). "'Aisha' Review: Letitia Wright Shows Her Range in Irish Immigration Drama". Variety. Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2022.