Hard Truths.

The average cinephile may turn their nose up at the visual style of this film - it’s very grounded, unpretentious, and starkly digital, giving the general British vibe of an episode of Eastenders, or maybe just what a student would film on a DSLR.

This in no way is to denigrate it - only to explain that this is a visually stylistic film in entirely the opposite direction than we’re used to.

However, Hard Truths packs a punch - a very subtle and emotional exploration of anxiety and trauma, packaged in a British comedy that almost feels early 2000’s in it’s dialogue. I adore Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s take on this character, and there are beautiful performances from everyone involved. It’s a remarkably compassionate film, too.

This is a night in type film - I know it’s a faux pas to say, but you don’t need to see this film in the theatre - you may find it has rewatch potential, and you won’t be mad to find it replaying on Terrestrial TV.