Babylon

Actor-musician Brinsley Forde stars as Blue, a young man facing various pressures as he attempts to win a sound-system contest, in this uncompromising look at urban survival on the streets of South London.

Director and writer Franco Rosso, producer Gavrik Losey and star of the film Brinsley Forde will be participating in a Q&A following this screening. We hope to welcome additional guests.

To mark the long-awaited DVD release of Babylon, we are delighted to be able to present this special screening, followed by a party with special guest DJs in the benugo bar. Set against the backdrop of a newly-installed Thatcher government, the end of punk and the rise of mod and ska, and featuring a raucous reggae soundtrack, Babylon is a potent mix of music and social realism.

Actor-musician Brinsley Forde stars as Blue, a young man facing various pressures as he attempts to win a sound-system contest. Screenwriter Martin Stellman (Quadrophenia) and director Rosso (Dread, Beat an' Blood) present an uncompromising look at urban survival on the streets of South London, expertly shot by celebrated cinematographer Chris Menges.

We hope to welcome Franco Rosso and Chris Menges to take part in a Q&A following the screening.

Directed by:

Franco Rosso

Cast:

Karl Howman, Trevor Laird, Brian Bovell

Distributor:

Presented in association with Icon Film Distribution

Country:

UK

Year:

1980

Running time:

95min