Daniel Kaluuya on directing his first feature film: “This has been the culmination of everything.”
Daniel Kaluuya, who won an Oscar, has made a significant step in his professional journey by directing his first movie, titled “The Kitchen.” This film delves into the intricacies of the Black British experience within a dystopian world. After working on it for a decade, Kaluuya described it as a passion project and admitted that directing was more challenging than he initially thought, humbling him in the process.
Kaluuya expressed surprise at the level of attention and constant decision-making required.
Received an Academy Award in 2021.
He received praise for his portrayal of Fred Hampton, leader of the Black Panther Party, in the film “Judas and the Black Messiah.”
Kaluuya, who also contributed to the screenplay, tells the story of a group in futuristic London fighting to defend their residence, referred to as “The Kitchen,” against a tyrannical government. He revealed that his biggest challenge in writing was believing in himself.
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