Aisha (2022 film) explained

Aisha is a 2022 Irish drama film written and directed by Frank Berry. The film stars Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor.

Plot

Nigerian refugee Aisha Osagie develops a close friendship with former prisoner Conor Healy. Their friendship, however, soon looks to be short lived as Aisha's quest to be granted asylum in the Republic of Ireland comes under threat.

Production

In March 2021, it was announced Letitia Wright and Josh O'Connor would star in the film Provision written and directed by Frank Berry.^[2] Principal photography began in April 2021.^[3] In June 2021, the film was renamed Aisha.^[4]

Release

Aisha had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on 11 June 2022,^[5] and was screened at the BFI London Film Festival on 6 October 2022.^{[6] [7]} The film was theatrically released in Ireland and the United Kingdom by Sky Cinema on 17 November 2022.^[8] It was released in the United States by Samuel Goldwyn Films on 10 May 2024.^[9]

Reception

Michael Nordine of Variety praises Wright for her performance, and the film for its naturalistic style, and concludes "The result isn't quite Kafka, but it's closer than it should be".^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: October 10, 2022. Aisha (12A) . June 24, 2024 . British Board of Film Classification.
2. Web site: Letitia Wright, Josh O'Connor to Star in Irish Refugee Feature 'Provision' (Exclusive)]. Alex. Ritman. The Hollywood Reporter. March 18, 2021. March 18, 2021. March 18, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210318140112/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/letitia-wright-josh-oconnor-to-star-in-irish-refugee-feature-provision-exclusive. live.
3. Web site: Film and TV Projects Going Into Production - Provision. . March 18, 2021. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20210318182237/https://www.varietyinsight.com/production_restart_full_view.php?track_id=189227 . March 18, 2021.
4. Web site: First Look At Letitia Wright In Drama 'Aisha' Co-Starring Josh O'Connor; Cornerstone Boards Sales. Deadline Hollywood. Tom. Grater. June 1, 2021. June 4, 2021. June 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210605014644/https://deadline.com/2021/06/first-look-letitia-wright-josh-oconnor-aisha-cornerstone-sales-1234767022/. live.
5. Web site: Goldsmith . Jill . April 19, 2022 . Tribeca Festival Lineup Includes 'Corner Office' With Jon Hamm, Ray Romano's 'Somewhere In Queens', More . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221006034640/https://deadline.com/2022/04/tribeca-festival-2022-lineup-film-tv-1235005218/ . October 6, 2022 . April 19, 2022 . Deadline Hollywood.
6. Web site: Aisha . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20221006141413/https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=aisha . October 6, 2022 . October 6, 2022 . BFI London Film Festival.
7. Web site: Tabbara . Mona . September 1, 2022 . BFI London Film Festival 2022 unveils full line-up . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220901113216/https://www.screendaily.com/news/bfi-london-film-festival-2022-unveils-full-line-up/5173992.article . September 1, 2022 . October 6, 2022 . Screen International.
8. Web site: Barfield . Charles . October 5, 2022 . 'Aisha' Trailer: Letitia Wright Is A Nigerian Woman Struggling To Navigate Immigration In Upcoming Drama . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221006141420/https://theplaylist.net/aisha-trailer-letitia-wright-is-a-nigerian-woman-struggling-to-navigate-immigration-in-upcoming-drama-20221005/ . October 6, 2022 . October 6, 2022 . The Playlist.
9. Web site: Nash . Anthony . 2024-04-09 . Aisha Trailer Previews Drama Starring Letitia Wright & Josh O'Connor . 2024-06-24 . ComingSoon.net.
10. Web site: 12 June 2022 . Michael . Nordine . 'Aisha' Review: Letitia Wright Shows Her Range in Irish Immigration Drama . . October 21, 2022 . October 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221021192145/https://variety.com/2022/film/reviews/aisha-review-letitia-wright-1235291430/ . live .