For Your Consideration

Dragonfly

UK 2025
Dir: Paul Andrew Williams
Cast: Andrea Riseborough, Brenda Blethyn, Jason Watkins
English / 98m

In cinemas 7 November 2025

Have we become a nation of strangers? In Dragonfly, neglected pensioner Elsie (Brenda Blethyn) finds an unexpected ally in her younger neighbour Colleen (Andrea Riseborough). Over time, Elsie gains a friend and the troubled Colleen finds a fresh purpose in life as she shops, cleans and cares for her. It brings brighter days for both of them. Elsie’s son John (Jason Watkins) resents the way that Colleen has selflessly fulfilled the responsibilities that he has shirked. Simmering tensions bring shocking consequences in a gripping human story straight from the heart of broken Britain. A powerful return to the cinema from London to Brighton director Paul Andrew Williams that showcases heartrending performances from Brenda Blethyn and Andrea Riseborough.

BIFA nominated in the following category

Best Joint Lead Performance: Andrea Riseborough, Brenda Blethyn

Screenings and screeners

Dragonfly is in UK and Irish cinemas now.

In the UK, your BAFTA membership card entitles you to ONE complimentary ticket Monday through Thursday at all participating Picturehouse Cinemas, Showcase Cinemas, HOME Manchester and Newcastle Tyneside Cinema, and TWO complimentary tickets Monday through Sunday at all participating Curzon Cinemas. Please check listings either on this page or at your local cinema, and check your members’ area for terms and conditions: members.bafta.org/s/member-offers

A screener is available on BAFTA View.

A screener is available within BIFA’s portal.

For other awards consideration - request a digital screener