The Anthology of the Night(2025)
Their Struggles. Their Stories. Their Advice
The Anthology of the Night Synopsis
Seeking solace in the early hours of the morning, young men across Bristol gather in gyms to train every night. Alone or with friends, these individuals combat their everyday struggles through exercise, adopting the philosophy that mental strength comes from a foundation of physical strength. But what are the struggles that led them all to the gym in the first place? We set out to interview these individuals and listen to their tales of heartbreak and loss that drove them to adopt this nocturnal lifestyle. With one suicide every 90 minutes in the UK and 75% of these being male, we hope this documentary can help those struggling with their mental health to realise that they are not alone. These men share not just their struggles but advice on how to overcome tough times in the hopes that their words can save the next guy.
The Anthology of the Night (2025) is a documentary film directed by Alfie Dickens, released on November 17, 2025 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Anonymous and Joshua Flemming Smith.
- Director:
- Alfie Dickens
- Producers:
- Dishala Pererra
- Production:
- AMD Filmmaking, Talk Club, Bristol Mind, Changes Bristol
- Status:
- Released
The Anthology of the Night (2025) Trailer
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The Anthology of the Night Cast & Crew
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Directed by Alfie Dickens, produced by Dishala Pererra.
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The main cast of The Anthology of the Night (2025) includes Anonymous and Joshua Flemming Smith. The film was directed by Alfie Dickens. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Anthology of the Night was released on November 17, 2025 and runs for 20m.
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