Germany / Feb 14, 2026 / Berlin International Film Festival
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Behind the walls of a young offender institution, Troy is thrust into a brutal world of gangs, loyalty and violence from the moment he arrives. When an unspoken bond develops with a fellow inmate, it becomes a dangerous vulnerability for them.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Richie Bratby | Davies |
| Sekou Diaby | Dion |
| George Harrison | Jason Cummings |
| Imogen Wilde | Female Officer |
| Claire Ashton | Visitor (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Animol |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Film4 Productions, Joi Productions, BFI, SLNDA, Rogue State, Sky |
| Release date | 23 ottobre 2026 |
| Executive producer | Julia Stuart, Laura Grange, Sabrina Parmar, Ollie Madden, David Kimbangi, Louise Ortega |
| Production | Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Thomas Hawkins |
| Writer | Nick Love |
| Casting | Heather Basten |
| Editing | Danielle Palmer |
| Cinematography | Tasha Back, Reece Franklin |
| Assistant directors | Ashley Walters |
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| Camera operators | Reece Franklin |
| Additional photography | Reece Franklin |
| Production design | Gini Godwin, Jana Kritchever |
| Art direction | Gini Godwin, Jana Kritchever |
| Set decoration | Gini Godwin, Jana Kritchever |
| Music | Swindle, Roland Heap |
| Sound | Swindle, Roland Heap |
| Costume design | Camille Adomakoh, Cynthia De La Rosa |
| Makeup | Cynthia De La Rosa, Camille Adomakoh |
| Hairstyling | Camille Adomakoh, Cynthia De La Rosa |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Oct 23, 2026
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