Locke

Ivan Locke, a construction operations director, embarks on a drive to be present for the birth of his child with a woman who is not his wife. During his journey, he makes a series of phone calls that unravel his carefully constructed life, confronting the consequences of his past actions and the potential fallout for his family and career.

Locke received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Tom Hardy's commanding central performance and Steven Knight's inventive, minimalist direction. The film was praised for its intense focus and ability to build significant dramatic tension within its confined setting.

• A tour-de-force performance from Tom Hardy.

• Steven Knight's taut, focused direction creates a compelling, pressure-cooker atmosphere.

• The film's minimalist approach effectively amplifies its dramatic weight.

Google audience: Audiences lauded Tom Hardy's exceptional performance as the sole actor on screen for the entirety of the film. Many appreciated the unique cinematic experiment and the emotional depth explored through the character's crisis.

Tom Hardy was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor.

The entire film was shot in a single, continuous take over the course of one night.