A woman in her late thirties with messy brunette hair tied up in a bob crouches next to a dog, looking off to the right of the image. Behind is a brick wall and a small suburban garden.

Film Stories presents Dragonfly + Q&A

About Film Stories presents Dragonfly + Q&A

Disgusted with the state of care that her elderly neighbor Elsie (Brenda Blethyn) is receiving, Colleen (Andrea Riseborough) offers to help for free. Over tea and through trying moments, the pair become trusted confidants despite their differences. But Colleen’s intentions may not be exactly as they seem. As suspicions grow, a shocking act triggers a violent chain reaction that threatens to irreparably alter the lives of both women.

Tour-de-force performances by Academy Award nominees Andrea Riseborough and Brenda Blethyn anchor writer-director Paul Andrew Williams’ unpredictable and eerie feature Dragonfly. Highlighting the stark realities of elder care through the lens of genre filmmaking, Williams offers a blistering portrait of alienation that is equal parts jaw-dropping and heartbreaking.

The screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with director Paul Andrew Williams and actor Jason Watkins. Hosted by Simon Brew.

Founded right here in Birmingham, Film Stories is a 168-page print film magazine, a multi-award-winning podcast and a collection of exciting live events. Find out more at www.filmstories.co.uk and buy both Film Stories and Film Junior magazines at store.filmstories.co.uk.

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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