Bibliograph

The nightingale, director, Jennifer Kent

Type

Label

The nightingale, director, Jennifer Kent

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Rating: R; for strong violent and disturbing content including rape, language throughout, and brief sexuality

Main title

The nightingale

Oclc number

1135326016

Responsibility statement

director, Jennifer Kent

Runtime

136

Summary

Set during the colonization of Australia in 1825, the film follows 21-year-old convict Clare. Having served her time, she is eager to be free of her abusive master, Lieutenant Hawkins. Clare becomes the victim of a harrowing crime by the lieutenant and his cronies. When authorities fail to deliver justice, she decides to pursue Hawkins and enlists the help of a young Aboriginal tracker. As they go, they must learn to find empathy for one another while weighing the true cost of revenge

Target audience

adult

Technique

live action

Classification