British label Dazzler Media will release on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray James Griffiths' The Ballad of Wallis Island (2025), starring Carey Mulligan, Sian Clifford, Tim Key, Tom Basden, and Akemnji Ndifornyen. The two releases are scheduled to arrive on the market on November 17.
Description: Eccentric lottery winner Charles Heath (Tim Key) lives alone on remote Wallis Island, where he invites his favorite folk duo—Herb McGwyer (Tom Basden) and his ex-partner Nell Mortimer (Carey Mulligan)—to perform exclusively for him.
He offers them £500k each, but conceals that the gig is for one audience: himself, in memory of his late wife. Tensions flare when old wounds resurface, fueled by jealousy, unmet expectations, and creative conflict. Amid quirky island life and Charles's endearing eccentricity, the trio begins to heal. Music becomes a bridge, helping them confront grief, lost love, and the passage of time. As night falls and lanterns rise, each finds solace: Charles in connection, Herb and Nell in closure—and hope for new beginnings.
Special Feature and Technical Specs:
The Ballad of Wallis Island - the original short film
The Ballad of Wallis Island does SXSW short
Trailers
Optional English SDH subtitles for the main feature