Special Screening

THE WASP

Riverside Studios

UK premiere
Screening courtesy of Universal Pictures

£13, conc. £11, £6.50 under 25s

Followed by a Q&A with the director, actress Natalie Dormer and Festival director Joana Granero

dir. Guillem Morales
with Naomie Harris, Natalie Dormer, Dominic Allburn

US | 2024 | 96 min | In English

Heather’s marriage to the demanding and domineering Simon is strained by her inability to conceive. Following a disastrous dinner party, she reaches out to a former schoolmate, Carla, who is heavily pregnant and living in a much less privileged economic situation. As their reunion unfolds and Heather’s purpose is made clear, events take a dramatic and unexpected turn. After the success of Julia’s Eyes, Spanish filmmaker Guillem Morales once again astonishes audiences with a US-produced, UK-based psychological thriller, The Wasp. Based on Morgan Lloyd Malcolm’s play of the same title, Morales explores the depths of childhood traumas, emotional scars, and mental issues, providing a rich canvas for the lead actresses to showcase their talents under his direction.