Verve’s film picks for the month of April
IO CAPITANO
In cinemas 28 March
Tomatometer: 96%
Audience Score: 90%
From award-winning director Matteo Garrone, Io Capitano (Me Captain) tells the adventurous journey of two young men, Seydou and Moussa, who leave Dakar to reach Europe in search of a brighter future. However, between their dreams and reality lies a labyrinth of checkpoints, the Sahara Desert, and the vast waters of the Mediterranean.
BACK TO BLACK
In cinemas 25 April
A celebration of one of the most iconic – and much-missed – stars of the 21st century, Back to Black tells the extraordinary tale of Amy Winehouse. Painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame, the film honours Amy’s artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.
ORIGIN
In cinemas 18 April
Tomatometer: 81%
Audience Score: 97%
Written and directed by Academy Award-nominee Ava DuVernay, Origin chronicles the tragedy and triumph of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson as she investigates a global phenomenon of epic proportions. Portrayed by Academy Award-nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (King Richard), Isabel experiences unfathomable personal loss and love as she crosses continents and cultures to craft one of the defining American books of our time. Inspired by the New York Times bestseller Caste, the film explores the mystery of history, the wonders of romance and a fight for the future of us all.
GOLDA
In cinemas 2 May
Tomatometer: 52%
Audience Scrore: 91%
Golda is a ticking-clock thriller sharing the intensely dramatic events, high-stake responsibilities, and controversial decisions that Meir – also known as the ‘Iron Lady of Israel’ – faced during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Her actions, in impossible circumstances, would ultimately decide the fate of millions of lives.
KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
In cinemas 9 May
Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise, set several generations in the future, following Caesar’s reign, in which apes are the dominant species living harmoniously and humans have been reduced to living in the shadows. As a new, tyrannical ape leader builds his empire, one young ape undertakes a harrowing journey that will cause him to question all that he has known about the past and to make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
