“The Nightingale” is a 2018 Australian historical period drama film directed by Jennifer Kent. The film is set in 1825 in Tasmania, and follows the story of a young Irish convict woman named Clare (Aisling Franciosi) who is seeking revenge against a British officer (Sam Claflin) who has wronged her and her family.
Clare is on a journey through the Tasmanian wilderness with an Aboriginal tracker named Billy (Baykali Ganambarr) as her guide, she faces the harsh realities of her situation, as well as her own personal demons. Along the way, Clare and Billy form an unlikely friendship as they both struggle to survive in the harsh wilderness.
The film is known for its brutal violence and unflinching portrayal of the atrocities committed against both Indigenous Australians and Irish convicts during that period of history. The film is also critically acclaimed for the powerful performances of its lead actors and for its evocative and beautifully shot cinematography.
“The Nightingale” is a powerful, emotionally charged film that explores themes of injustice, revenge and the complex relationship between colonizers and the colonized. It is not for the faint of heart, but for those who can handle the film’s intense and disturbing subject matter, it’s a deeply rewarding cinematic experience.
The lives of two sisters living in France are torn apart at the onset of World War II. Based on Kristin Hannah’s novel ‘The Nightingale’.
