The Kitchen

In the 2023 British science fiction drama film "The Kitchen," directed by Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya, a dystopian future London emerges, devoid of social housing. Protagonists Izi (Kane Robinson) and Benji (Jedaiah Bannerman) grapple with survival in The Kitchen, a defiant community clinging to their home amidst societal upheaval.

The film, featuring an ensemble cast including Hope Ikpoku Jr, Teija Kabs, Demmy Ladipo, Cristale, and BackRoad Gee, premiered at the 67th BFI London Film Festival on October 15, 2023. Subsequently, it hit select UK cinemas on January 12, 2024, preceding its Netflix streaming debut on January 19, 2024.

The characters, portrayed by Kane Robinson and Jedaiah Bannerman, navigate a world where social structures have crumbled, highlighting the struggle for existence within The Kitchen. The film's narrative unfolds against a backdrop of societal transformation, underscored by the stellar performances and direction of Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya, with a compelling soundtrack by Labrinth and Alex Baranowski.