A powerful film that examines domestic abuse and family expectations within a British-Ghanaian household.
A powerful film that examines domestic abuse and family expectations within a British-Ghanaian household.
Directed by: Daniel Gurton
In a British-Ghanaian household bound by tradition and religion, a young girl lives under the oppressive control of her abusive father. At the family dinner table, heated arguments reveal the deep rift between them as they confront the scars of their shared history.
Daniel Gurton is an Australian-born, London-based director whose films often explore themes of identity, injustice, and societal structures, with a strong emphasis on visual storytelling.
His creative journey began in photography, studying at the prestigious Photography Studies College in Melbourne. He went on to work with renowned photographers Ryan McGinley in New York and Nick Knight in London, building a successful career before transitioning to filmmaking in 2021.
Daniel’s recent work includes Les Olympiades, a visual and narrative exploration of a diverse Parisian housing development built in the 70’s, combining intimate video portraits of local residents with architectural studies of the landscape surrounding them.
Daniel is currently in pre-production on Ocean Viking, a documentary about the humanitarian rescue ship and a woman’s journey risking everything for a better life.
connect with us & stay in the loop