The first image of Ben Whishaw in new film Surge has been released ahead of its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.

Whishaw stars as a man trapped in a soulless job, living a life devoid of emotion and meaning. After an impulsive act of rebellion, he unleashes a wilder version of himself and is propelled on a reckless journey though London, ultimately experiencing what it feels like to be alive.

The film is the feature debut of director Aniel Karia.

The cast also include Ian Gelder, Jasmine Jobson and Ellie Haddington.