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Lapwing (2021)
Release Year: 2021
Nation: United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Пигалица, 랩윙
Director: Philip Stevens
Writer: Laura Turner
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Hyperreal Films, Inceptive Films, Urban Apache
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Story
In rural England of 1555, mute young woman Patience lives with her brother-in-law and community leader, David. David's mental state is deteriorating due to the failure of his idyllic community. When he agrees to harbor an Egyptian family on their land in exchange for a fee, their presence unsettles David further. Meanwhile, Patience pursues an affair with one of the outsiders, which triggers a violent and vicious psychological battle with David.
Summary
Lapwing (2021), directed by Philip Stevens, is a historical drama-thriller set in rural England during the reign of Queen Mary I. The film explores themes of isolation, obsession, and cultural intolerance through the story of Patience, a mute young woman living under the control of her brother-in-law David. After David agrees to help an Egyptian family who must temporarily reside on their land due to the harsh 'Egyptian Act,' tensions rise within their community. The arrival of outsiders serves as a catalyst for David's unraveling mental state and Patience's defiance, leading to a dramatic confrontation between them.
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