‘It was the moment I lost innocence’: how a childhood stop-and-search led to the British debut movie of the year
Filmmaker Imran Perretta discusses his debut feature film 'Ish', which draws on his personal experiences with police stop-and-search encounters and trauma. The film has received critical acclaim for its poetic portrayal of the British Muslim community.
Why it matters
The film provides a platform for underrepresented voices and explores themes of systemic trauma and identity in contemporary Britain.
‘I have to dedicate my life to doing the things that I want to do’ … Imran Perretta. for BFI ‘I have to dedicate my life to doing the things that I want to do’ … Imran Perretta. for BFI Movies Interview ‘It was 100% the moment I lost innocence’: how a childhood stop-and-search led to the British debut movie of the year Cath Clarke When Imran Perretta was young, he was abruptly pulled by police into a van for questioning. That experience, as well as the death of his mother, inspired him to make Ish, a coming-of-age tale set amongst the British Muslim community. He talks about trauma, designing toilets and making Luton look magnificent
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