The Nettle Dress – Cert 12A

Fri 5 May 2023

Director: Dylan Howitt

The Nettle Dress is the story of a Brighton man who spends seven years spinning thread from the fibre of foraged stinging nettles and learning to weave it into a dress. This process enables him to survive the death of his wife from cancer and discover a unique and beautiful way to honour her life.

‘An exquisite, inspiring film. Extremely beautiful and helpful for anyone suffering loss or grief.’ – Sir Mark Rylance

Free post-film Q&A with Director Dylan Howitt & star of the documentary, Allan Brown.