On Falling (15)

In this quietly devastating social‑realist drama, Portuguese immigrant Aurora (Joana Santos) works as a “picker” in a vast Scottish e‑commerce warehouse—her days dictated by mechanical bleeps, algorithmic quotas, and solitude. Trapped by financial precarity and emotional isolation, she clings to flickers of human touch and digital connection to preserve her identity. Laura Carreira’s feature debut delivers an unflinching, intimate portrayal of modern alienation, earning comparisons to Ken Loach’s work while asserting a distinct visual and emotional voice. Winner of the Sutherland Award for Best First Feature at the 2024 BFI London Film Festival and Best Film at the 2025 Dublin International Film Festival.