Movie Overview"Farming" is a 2018 British movie written and directed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. The movie is a biographical drama centered on Adewale's own life and tells the story of a young Nigerian young boy, Enitan, who matures in the middle of racial tension in the UK of the 1970s and 80s.
Plot SummaryThe film begins with a practice that was common amongst Nigerian immigrants in the UK, termed 'farming.' Nigerian moms and dads, striving to settle in the UK, would promote their kids out with white working-class families, planning to gather them later on. Enitan, the movie's lead character, is farmed out to Ingrid and Jack, who have an authoritarian method to parenting and appear cold to young Enitan.
As Enitan gets older, he finds himself in an id, caught in between his Nigerian roots and his British upbringing, and becomes a victim of extreme racial discrimination. This leads him to end up being included with a local skinhead gang led by Levi, who reveals no grace to anyone who isn't white. Having a hard time to suit, Enitan encourages Levi to let him join the gang, only to later enjoy violent and brutal acts against minorities, including his own people.
Character DevelopmentEnitan progresses from a conflicted youngster to a feared member of the gang, internalizing the hatred he receives and directing it towards others. His acts of violence boost as a desperate effort to come from his white peers and eliminate his Nigerian identity. Nevertheless, his association with the gang and repellent actions lead him into a self-destructive spiral, constantly causing trouble and winding up in a disciplinary institute.
Resolution & EndingIn the reformation center, Enitan's teacher, Miss Dapo, encourages his hidden interest in art and writing. She assists him look for a scholarship, which he eventually wins. As a result, he is used aid to pursue additional education and leave his tumultuous past.
At the exact same time, Ingrid, seeing Enitan's favorable transformation, begins to regret her previous actions and expresses regret. This results in the reformation of their relationship, and she assists him leave the gang. With newfound hope and nerve, Enitan slowly retakes control over his life.
Themes"Farming" mainly focuses on themes of identity, racism, and belonging, recording an important period in Britain's history. It exposes the mental chaos and solitude dealt with by the protagonist, trapped in between two cultures. The principle of 'farming' and the substantial damage it inflicted upon kids is achingly depicted.
Adewale's instructions and narrative highlight the severe realities of racial violence and private identity crises, depicting the social landscape of the 70s and 80s Britain.
General Reception"Farming" received mixed reviews from critics, some applauding its sincere portrayal of racial tension and cultural identity crises, while others criticized it for its extreme and disturbing violence. However, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's genuine storytelling and visual narration have been widely appreciated, marking "Farming" as a strong addition to cinema that deals with restructuring cultural identity under societal pressures.
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