Origami

A grounded sci-fi short about a mother whose belief in justice and a fair society is tested when those she loves are put at risk. Origami is set in a present day dystopian world. One where a growing number of young people are born with an ability that is wrongly deemed a threat to wider population. For this they are relentlessly persecuted. This is the story of one mother’s attempt to save her son.

Directed by Jemma Gross, Origami leans on a strong ensemble — Pearl Mackie, Nicholas Pinnock, Emet Yah Khai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 2019.