The Nightingale
Directed by Jennifer Kent
A young Irish convict chases a British officer through the wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence committed against her family. From Jennifer Kent, the writer and director of THE BABADOOK, comes an epic saga of vengeance and humanity.
A young Irish convict chases a British officer, bent on revenge.
Cast: Sam Claflin, Aisling Franciosi, Baykali Ganambarr
Member Reviews
A hard watch, but so worth it. A masterclass in historical writing that highlights the evil of colonization without losing the humanity in our title characters. Horrific, yet beautiful film.
Great movie
Reading others reviews here, most center on how this made them feel - “dirty”, “wanting”, etc…Kent’s world of colonized 19th century Australia isn’t meant to leave you feeling anything other than tortured & emptied. Nihilism centered in real-world context feels further hallowed than can be imagined. Well done.
The Nightingale is a HISTORICALLY ACCURATE portrayal of the colonization of Australia, specifically the Black War and the use of Tasmania and mainland Australia as a British prison. The director, Jennifer Kent, and the film's producers amplified the voices of Indigenous Australians. THIS is what colonization looks like: racism, rape, torture, murder.
Horror is unapologetic. Hard to watch yes, but not the first film of its kind.