Sundance: James Griffiths' warm-hearted dramedy imagines what happens when a lovable eccentric unexpectedly reunites his favorite band on a remote island.

"The Ballad of Wallis Island" resembles a band that continues playing despite the fact that their instruments are clearly out of tune. It's a film that keeps plowing ahead despite exhausting its audience right out of the gate as it tells the story of a lonely man who uses his lottery winnings to try to reunite his favorite band to play a solo show just for him.

The director James Griffith’s “The Ballad of Wallis Island” is a sublime, adorable comedy whose roots can be traced to a short Griffith made eighteen years ago. This elongated version, written by the film’s stars: Basden and Key—never gives a hint of its modest origin.

Subtle shifts are evident right through Wallis Island, as comedy stops sentiment in its tracks, but it also makes the moments of pathos stand out in relief. While audiences will probably expect to laugh, they may be surprised to find themselves shedding a tear or two as well.

Focus Features has set a March 28 limited release for its Sundance Film Festival Premiere, The Ballad of Wallis Island. Pic follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians,

Films are made over many days, but some days are more memorable, and important, than others. Imagine yourself in ten years looking back on this production. What day from your film’s development, production or post do you think you’ll view as the most significant and why?

The Ballad of Wallis Island” is a delightful comedy that skillfully tugs at the heartstrings while drawing laughter from the audience, much like an evocative song that transports you to a

Focus Features has shared The Ballad of Wallis Island trailer for its newest comedy movie, starring Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan. It is expected to make its world premiere later this month at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Watch the THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND Trailer. The Ballad of Wallis Island follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on

The snap, crackle and pop of vinyl marks the start of The Ballad of Wallis Island, a music-themed romcom that's half whimsical com and half unrequited rom. In the absence of a new film by John Carney,