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Name: The Nightingale Movie Review
Item: The Nightingale
Rating: 4
Author: Giridharan M

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Review for the film " The Nightingale"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 2 Hours 16 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 13-10-2018

Genre: Thriller, Adventure, Historical Drama

Similar To: The Casagrandes, Ballerina (2024), Them That Follow, The Man With The Iron Heart

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CAST & CREW

Amit Chandra

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Amit Chandra

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The movie “The Nightingale” was written and directed by Jennifer Kent Jennifer Kent was born in Australia. She completed >> Read More... and produced by Kristina Ceyton, Steve Hutensky, Jennifer Kent, and Bruna Papandrea. The film features Aisling Franciosi, Maya Christie, Baykali Ganambarr, Addison Christie, Damon Herriman, Harry Greenwood, Claire Jones, Ewen Leslie, Sam Claflin Samuel George Sam Claflin is a British film and TV >> Read More... , Charlie Shotwell, Michael Sheasby, Charlie Jampijinpa Brown, Eloise Winestock, Magnolia Maymuru, Matthew Barker, Charles McCarthy, Ben Morton, and Matthew Burton. Jed Kurzel composed the music used in the film. The film’s cinematographer was Radek Ladczuk, and the film’s editor was Simon Njoo.

Plot

The film’s protagonists are Claire, played by Aisling Franciosi, an Irish convict working in a colony, and Mangana, played by Baykali Ganambarr, an aboriginal tracker. The film is set in the backdrop of the 1825 Black War. Claire works as a servant in a colonial force detachment headed by Lieutenant Hawkins. When Claire inquires about her release paperwork, she is raped for her insolence by Hawkins. Later, Hawkins and his men rape Claire and kill her husband and infant, and also hit her and leave her thinking her to be dead. Following this, Claire sets out on a journey to obtain her revenge, and takes Mangana’s help for this purpose. Mangana and Claire bond over their mutual struggles and the atrocities they have struggled. The film follows them on their journey of revenge for the colonizers endless atrocities.

Star Performance

Aisling Franciosi and Baykali Ganambarr deliver stellar performances. Franciosi perfectly portrays Claire’s pain, suffering, and hunger for revenge. Ganambarr gives a spectacular portrayal of a hopeful aboriginal boy who hopes to reunite with the remaining members of his race, but later transforms into a revolutionary seeking revenge for the countless atrocities committed against his people.

Analysis

“The Nightingale” is a very powerful piece of cinema depicting the harsh realities of imperial colonialism in native Australia. The film is gruesome and raw in its portrayal of their atrocities.

What’s There?

• The film features stellar performances from Aisling Franciosi and Baykali Ganambarr

• A heart-clenching story about the brutal realities of colonialism

What’s Not There?

• The film features very realistic and detailed murder and rape scenes. So, some viewers might not be able to sit through it.

• The film’s long runtime makes it boring and the plot feels repetitive

Verdict

“The Nightingale” presents a gruesome and unfiltered portrayal of colonial atrocities. It is heartwarming to watch two people bond over their mutual pain and suffering and find support in each other’s presence. The film would be a good watch for historical drama enthusiasts.