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Sixteen

Written and directed by the UK’s Rob Brown - who was nominated for both Best British Newcomer and Best First Feature at BFI London Film Festival - this affecting drama stars a fantastic central performance from Roger Jean Nsengiyumva. Supported by British actors Fady Elsayed, Rosie Day and Rachael Stirling, the film was produced by UK company Seize Films.

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Congolese teenager Jumah (Roger Jean Nsengiyumva) tries to adapt to life on a London council estate. With strong suggestion that he may have been a former child soldier, he is forced to confront his traumatic past, while also navigating an unfamiliar present.