On Falling

On Falling tells the story of Aurora, a Portuguese warehouse picker working in a vast fulfilment centre in Scotland

Year: 2024 

Director: Laura Carreira 

Writer: Laura Carreira 

Producers: Jack Thomas-O’Brien and Mário Patrocínio 

Executive Producers: Rebecca O’Brien, Ama Ampadu, Claudia Yusef, Kristin Irvin, Kieran Hannigan and Sean Greenhorn 

Production Designer: Andy Drummond 

Cast: Joana Santos 

Production Company: Sixteen Films, Bro Cinema


Synopsis

On Falling tells the story of Aurora, a Portuguese warehouse picker working in a vast fulfilment centre in Scotland. Trapped between the confines of her workplace and the solitude of her flatshare, Aurora seeks to resist the loneliness, alienation and ensuing small talk which begin to threaten her sense of self. Set against a landscape dominated by an algorithm-driven gig economy, designed to keep us apart, On Falling explores the silent, vital struggle to find meaning and connection. 


More information

On Falling has been selected by Goodfellas for their Berlinale EFM line-up. 

Premiere: On Falling will have its World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival on 6 September 2024. It will then play in Main Competition at San Sebastián International Film Festival in September 2024 and screen at the BFI London Film Festival in October 2024. 

Reviews: On Falling has received positive reviews since its World Premiere, including from The Guardian

Image credits

Header image: Still from On Falling, courtesy of Sixteen Films.