Alaska
In this breathtakingly brief but visually poetic adventure from director Eric Leiser, a young girl embarks on a solitar...
In this deeply affecting drama directed and written by Paddy Considine, a celebrated middleweight boxer named Matty Burton (played by Paddy Considine) finds his world irrevocably altered after a brutal title defense. At the peak of his career, with a loving wife, Emma (portrayed by Jodie Whittaker), and a newborn daughter, Matty suffers a catastrophic injury during his final fight, leaving him with a severe brain trauma that strips him of his identity and his place in the world. The film shifts from the adrenaline of the ring to the quiet, harrowing struggle of rehabilitation, as Matty must relearn the most basic aspects of being a husband and father. Paddy Considine delivers a raw, physical performance, capturing the frustration and vulnerability of a man trapped inside a damaged body, while Jodie Whittaker is equally compelling as the wife forced to navigate the painful role of caregiver. With its unflinching look at the cost of violence and the resilience of love, this is a powerful and intimate drama that explores what truly defines a champion when the fighting is over.