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As powerfully acted as it is sensitively told, Dirty God offers a timely story delivered with empathy and deeply affecting grace. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A young mother tries to reclaim her life after an acid attack leaves her severely scarred.

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English (United Kingdom)
Director:

Sacha Polak
Producer:

Isabel Davis, Clea De Koning, Michael Elliott, Frank Klein
Writer:

Sacha Polak, Susie Farrell
Release Date (Streaming):

Nov 30, 2020
Runtime:

1h 44m
Production Co:

A Private View, EMU Films, Viking Film

Cast & Crew

Vicky Knight
Jade

Eliza Brady-Girard
Rae

Rebecca Stone
Shami

Dana Marineci
Flavia

Karl Jackson
Eli

Rosie Akerman
Stacey

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Critic Reviews for Dirty God

All Critics (45) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (44) | Rotten (1)

An intimate portrait of a restless young woman seeking mind, body and soul comfort. Newcomer Vicky Knight is magnetic and there are flashes of kinetic brilliance despite sketchy stretches.

February 14, 2021 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Sophie Monks Kaufman
Empire Magazine
Knight delivers a terrific performance that is as complex as the sometimes maddening, frequently stupid, and always sympathetic character that she plays.

February 14, 2021 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Tara Brady
Irish Times
An unflinching exploration of beauty, identity, sex and self in the wake of a life-changing event

November 20, 2020 | Full Review…

Katie Walsh
Los Angeles Times
Often confronting but always heartfelt, Dirty God is elevated by a stunningly authentic performance by Vicky Knight.

August 9, 2019 | Full Review…

Garry Maddox
The Age (Australia)
It's a demanding role that requires a level of fearlessness and revelation. And Knight absolutely commands the screen, a star is instantly born.

July 2, 2019 | Full Review…

Mark Kermode
Kermode & Mayo's Film Review
Dirty God is a film about finding your own path, of the necessity of trial and error, and a timely reminder that the fallout of domestic violence for its survivors is not just difficult, but often very, very messy.

June 12, 2019 | Full Review…

Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
The Blue Lenses
A compelling drama about self-image, dashed dreams and the growing up that might be on the other side of despair.

February 14, 2021 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Roger Moore
Movie Nation
The narrative is on the thin side, with the emphasis placed on the central character, so the overall effect is lop-sided. But there's no denying that it announces the arrival of a new acting talent.

February 14, 2021 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Freda Cooper
The People's Movies
Though this is a rather slow paced and often quiet film, there is plenty going on underneath the surface. Thought provoking moments pile up due to the fine storytelling.

December 17, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

Carey-Ann Pawsey
Orca Sound
I liked the film because it's very realistic.

November 30, 2020 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…

Lorry Kikta
Film Threat
Knight... delivers a fiercely compelling performance, giving Dirty God an intensity and insight it might otherwise lack.

November 21, 2020 | Full Review…

Carol Cling
AWFJ Women on Film
Knight, in her film debut, is a revelation.

November 13, 2020 | Rating: 2.5/4.0 | Full Review…

Charles Koplinski
Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam