The Kitchen (2023 film)
The Kitchen is a 2023 British science fiction drama film directed by Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya. The film stars Kane Robinson, Jedaiah Bannerman, Hope Ikpoku Jr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo, Cristale, and BackRoad Gee.
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| Music by | Labrinth Alex Baranowski[1] |
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The Kitchen had its world premiere at the 67th BFI London Film Festival on October 15, 2023, and is scheduled to be released in late 2023, by Netflix.
Synopsis
In a dystopian future London where all social housing has been eliminated, Izi (Kane Robinson) and Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman) fight to navigate the world as residents of The Kitchen - a community that refuses to abandon their home.
Cast
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- Kane Robinson as Izi
- Jedaiah Bannerman as Benji
- Hope Ikpoku Jr
- Teija Kabs
- Demmy Ladipo as Jase
- Cristale
- BackRoad Gee
- Dani Moseley as Ruby's Mum
- Harvey Quinn as The Narrator
- Henry Lawfull as Cronik
- Lola-Rose Maxwell as Fiona
- Richie Lawrie as Harry
- Alan Asaad as Oozie
- Fiona Marr as Amy
- Rasaq Kukoyi as Arinze
Production
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The Kitchen is the feature-length directorial debut of both Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya. Tavares, Kaluuya, and producer Daniel Emmerson began developing the film in 2014, after a conversation in a barbershop.[2] In 2016, the film was selected for Sundance's Screenwriting and Directing Lab.[3]
Production on the film took place from March to June 2022.[4] The film was shot entirely on location in London at the old London Electricity Board Building on Cambridge Heath Road and Paris.[5]
Release
The Kitchen premiered as the closing film of the 67th BFI London Film Festival on October 15, 2023.[6] It is scheduled to be released on Netflix in late 2023.[7]
References
- "Labrinth & Alex Baranowski Scoring Kibwe Tavares' & Daniel Kaluuya's 'The Kitchen'". Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- "Kaluuya on Instagram: "This one has been 8 years in the making with director @kibwetavares and producer Dan Emmerson, started from a conversation in a barbershop when I found out kids were doing million pound heists in a minute for £200 to a dystopian London in the future. Production just started on The Kitchen. Proud to be co-writing (w/ @_joemurtagh_ ) and producing on this one through my production company 59% alongside DMC Film, Film 4 & @netflixuk @netflixfilm. Starring @therealkano and Jedaiah Bannerman. Looking forward to you guys taking it away with you. Outside soon. In a bit. 💎🏍"". Instagram. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- Yossman, K. J. (30 March 2022). "Daniel Kaluuya Pens Dystopian Drama for Netflix, Michael Fassbender Exec Producing". Variety. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- "Kaluuya on Instagram: "That's a wrap on The Kitchen. Big up every single member of the cast and crew who spent the last few months building this. Shout out to the Starboy @jedaiahbannerman Big up @dailypaper 🫡 Banger loaded. They can't stop we. 🏍"". Instagram. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- Grater, Tom (30 March 2022). "Netflix Boards Dystopian Thriller 'The Kitchen': Daniel Kaluuya-Writing & Producing; Kibwe Tavares Directing; 'Top Boy's Kane Robinson Starring". Deadline. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- "The 2023 BFI London Film Festival Closing Night Gala will be the World Premiere of Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya's The Kitchen". BFI. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
- "Kano to star in Daniel Kaluuya's new film 'The Kitchen'". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 1 April 2022. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
External links
- The Kitchen at IMDb