Set in the 1930s, Mr Jones follows the true story of journalist Gareth Jones (James Norton), as he travels to Moscow to interview Joseph Stalin. Covertly visiting Ukraine following rumours of famine, Jones quickly discovers widespread starvation under Stalin’s regime. Determined to share his story, Jones must battle accusations and silencers in order to blow the whistle. A compelling story based on real events that addresses propaganda and the power of journalism.
Contains distressing scenes, brief drug use and nudity.
- Year2019
- Runtime119 minutes
- LanguageWelsh, English, Russian, Ukrainian
- CountryPoland, United Kingdom, Ukraine
- RatingIFI Age Recommendation: 15+
- DirectorAgnieszka Holland
- ScreenwriterAndrea Chalupa
- CastJames Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard
- CinematographerTomasz Naumiuk
Set in the 1930s, Mr Jones follows the true story of journalist Gareth Jones (James Norton), as he travels to Moscow to interview Joseph Stalin. Covertly visiting Ukraine following rumours of famine, Jones quickly discovers widespread starvation under Stalin’s regime. Determined to share his story, Jones must battle accusations and silencers in order to blow the whistle. A compelling story based on real events that addresses propaganda and the power of journalism.
Contains distressing scenes, brief drug use and nudity.
- Year2019
- Runtime119 minutes
- LanguageWelsh, English, Russian, Ukrainian
- CountryPoland, United Kingdom, Ukraine
- RatingIFI Age Recommendation: 15+
- DirectorAgnieszka Holland
- ScreenwriterAndrea Chalupa
- CastJames Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard
- CinematographerTomasz Naumiuk