Jonah(2013)
When two young men photograph a gigantic fish leaping from the sea, their small town becomes a tourist attraction in this story about the old and the new.
Jonah Synopsis
Mbwana and his best friend Juma are two young men with big dreams. These dreams become reality when they photograph a gigantic fish leaping out of the sea and their small town blossoms into a tourist hot-spot as a result. But for Mbwana, the reality isn't what he dreamed – and when he meets the fish again, both of them forgotten, ruined and old, he decides only one of them can survive. Jonah is a big fish story about the old and the new, and the links and the distances between them. A visual feast, shot though with humour and warmth, it tells an old story in a completely new way.
Jonah (2013) is a fantasy film directed by Kibwe Tavares, released on January 16, 2013 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Daniel Kaluuya, Malachi Kirby and Louis Mahoney. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Kibwe Tavares
- Writers:
- Jack Thorne
- Producers:
- Ivana MacKinnon, Fiz Oliver, Sarah Wheale
- Cinematographer:
- Chloë Thomson
- Composer:
- Mark Sayfritz
- Production:
- Factory Fifteen, Jellyfish Pictures, Shine Pictures, Stray Bear Productions, BFI
- Status:
- Released
Jonah (2013) Trailer
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Directed by Kibwe Tavares, written by Jack Thorne, produced by Ivana MacKinnon, Fiz Oliver and Sarah Wheale.
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Jonah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 21 ratings.
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Jonah – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Jonah?
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The main cast of Jonah (2013) includes Daniel Kaluuya, Malachi Kirby and Louis Mahoney. The film was directed by Kibwe Tavares. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jonah released?
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Jonah was released on January 16, 2013 and runs for 17m.
Is Jonah worth watching?
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Jonah (2013) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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