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The twists and turns of life are captured unfiltered in Victoria Mapplebeck’s frank, witty and highly relatable personal cinematic journal, which was shot over 20 years.

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Credits

  • Director-screenwriter

    Victoria Mapplebeck

  • UK 2024. 90min

  • Courtesy of

    Autlook Filmsales

  • Language

    English

Introduction

Mapplebeck has chronicled her life on film from when she became a parent, single-handedly raising her son Jim through his teenage years, fighting breast cancer and tackling the challenges of the pandemic. It’s an impressive testament to life in all its glory: the joy, the pain and the mess. Beyond the pleasures of the film’s rich emotional intelligence, witnessing Jim transform into an articulate, funny and self-reflective individual is a heartwarming experience.

Laure Bonville

How to book

Tickets start from £10 for all screenings and events in London, with concessions available for many screenings. Booking information and ticket prices

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