Embark on a tale of parenthood and community devotion as Netflix transports viewers to a dystopian London where the chasm between affluence and poverty reaches unprecedented extremes. Crafted by British filmmakers Kibwe Tavares and Daniel Kaluuya, The Kitchen features Kane Robinson and introduces the promising talent of Jedaiah Bannerman.
Netflix sets the tone for 2024 with a glimpse into a disconcerting future in the newly unveiled trailer for The Kitchen. This visionary film envisions a near-future London characterized by audacious motorcycle gangs and a plethora of holographic displays, epitomizing the cyberpunk aesthetic. Directed by Kibwe Tavares and co-written and co-produced by Daniel Kaluuya, the film is scheduled to begin streaming on January 19th, 2024.
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According to Netflix’s synopsis, the film unfolds in a London where “the gap between rich and poor has been stretched to its limits,” creating the evocative backdrop of The Kitchen.
In this stark reality, all traces of social housing have vanished, leaving only The Kitchen standing—a resilient community unwilling to abandon the place they call home. Within this setting, we encounter the solitary Izi, residing out of necessity and desperately seeking an escape, and the 12-year-old Benji, who, having lost his mother, searches for a surrogate family. The narrative unfolds as this unlikely duo grapples to build a connection within a system that inherently conspires against them.
The Kitchen features Kane Robinson, renowned as Kano from Top Boy, in the pivotal role of Izi, accompanied by newcomer Jedaiah Bannerman as the endearing Benji. The ensemble cast includes Hope Ikpoku Jnr, Ian Wright, BackRoad Gee, Cristale, Teija Kabs, and Demmy Ladipo, promising an immersive exploration of love, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of societal discord.