The nightingale [videorecording] / IFC Films, Screen Australia, Screen Tasmania and South Australian Film Corporation present ; in association with Adelaide Film Festival, Bron Creative and FilmNation Entertainment ; a Causeway Films and Made Up Stories production ; produced by Kristina Ceyton, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Jennifer Kent ; written & directed by Jennifer Kent.
Set during the colonization of Australia in 1825, the film follows Clare, a 21-year-old native Irish wife and mother held captive beyond her 7-year sentence, desperate to be free of her obsessed master, British lieutenant Hawkins. Clare's husband Aidan intervenes with devastating consequences for all. When British authorities fail to deliver justice, Clare pursues Hawkins, who leaves his post suddenly to secure a captaincy up north. Unfamiliar with the Tasmanian wilderness she enlists the help of an orphaned Aboriginal tracker Billy. Marked by their traumas, the two must learn to find empathy for one another while weighing the true cost of revenge against the backdrop of Australia's infamous 'Black War.'
Record details
- ISBN: 9786318057356
- ISBN: 6318057358
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (136 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Los Angeles, CA : Shout! Factory, [2020]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.Special features: The nightingale in context; Making of The nightingale; Image gallery; Theatrical trailer.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Composer, Jed Kurzel ; sound designer, Robert Mackenzie ; costume designer, Margot Wilson ; production designer, Alex Holmes ; editor, Simon Njoo ; director of photography, Radek Ladczuk.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Aisling Franciosi, Sam Claflin, Baykali Ganambarr, Damon Herriman, Harry Greenwood, Ewen Leslie, Charlie Shotwell, Michael Sheasby.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R; for strong violent and disturbing content including rape, language throughout, and brief sexuality.
- Accessibility Note:
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); English audio description track for people with visual disabilities.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, region 1, full screen (1.37:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 or stereo.
- Language Note:
- In English, Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); English audio description track for people with visual disabilities.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Irish drama > Australia.
Aboriginal Australians > Drama.
Revenge > Drama.
Tasmania > History > Drama.
Australia > History > 1788-1851 > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Fiction films.
Action and adventure films.
Thrillers (Motion pictures)
Historical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Available copies
- 17 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 18 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | R 1-DVD NIG (Text) | 30229101162559 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
Set during the colonization of Australia in 1825, the film follows Clare, a 21-year-old native Irish wife and mother held captive beyond her 7-year sentence, desperate to be free of her obsessed master, British lieutenant Hawkins. Clare's husband Aidan intervenes with devastating consequences for all. When British authorities fail to deliver justice, Clare pursues Hawkins, who leaves his post suddenly to secure a captaincy up north. Unfamiliar with the Tasmanian wilderness she enlists the help of an orphaned Aboriginal tracker Billy. Marked by their traumas, the two must learn to find empathy for one another while weighing the true cost of revenge against the backdrop of Australia's infamous 'Black War.'
