Dark River premiere: A chat with Ruth Wilson and Clio Barnard

8^th October 2017

Selina Begum

Selina Begum

8 October 2017

Clio Barnard’s new gripping drama Dark River premiered at the BFI London Film Festival last night. A dark tale that centres around a sibling relationship, it sees Ruth Wilson playing Alice alongside Mark Stanley as her brother Joe Bell, with a small appearance from their father, played by Sean Bean. We were in Leicester Square on the red carpet, speaking with Wilson and the director, Barnard.

Wilson spoke with us about the challenging methods she had to learn to fully integrate herself i the role, and what she likes (and dislikes) about her character.

Barnard told us of the minimalism of music used and her experience working with the sound technician and composer, making Dark River a riveting and stark drama.

Selina Begum
Video: Marta Starczynowska

Dark River is released nationwide on 23^rd February 2018.

Read more reviews and interviews from our London Film Festival 2017 coverage here.

For further information about the event visit the official BFI website here.