A major new feature documentary about Folkestone, directed by local director Jessi Gutch
Jessi moves to Folkestone's white cliffs; a crucible for debates on what English identity means as refugees cross daily from France. But the film Jessi thinks she’s making, about impossible social and psychological divisions, is changed by 6 of her new neighbours, who embody hope for a country of messy inclusivity.
Through moments of emotion, humour, and the everyday, the film delves into their lives, echoed by locals’ thoughts and dreams as the Coronation comes, wars begin, and Governments change, tracing British identity amidst social and political chaos.
Followed by Q&A with production team and contributors
Nominated for Best International First Feature, Sheffield DocFest 2025
2025 / 87 mins / UK / English
Opening Night Party - 6:30pm
The screening is preceded by the festival's opening night party from 6:30pm, open to all festival pass holders and ticket holders for this film.
Film screening will start at 7.30pm
Filmmaker - Jessi Gutch
Jessi Gutch (she/they) is an award winning disabled writer/director, who makes films whilst also trying not to die of an incurable ovarian cancer called Sertoli-Leydig. She is interested in reflexive, humorous films that occupy the space between dream and reality; fiction and non-fiction. Her work touches on themes of grief, mortality, psychogeography, nostalgia, compassion, community and power, always trying to imagine something more radical and unknowing.
