Laindon
“A camp exploration of the political landscape of the New Town.”
Synopsis
A portal has opened in Basildon, Essex on the site of Laindon Shopping Centre: a half demolished brutalist plaza earmarked for redevelopment. A young journalist enters an alternative reality Essex, where the synth pop scene pioneered by Basildon natives Depeche Mode and Alison Moyet flourished, and collective action defeated Thatcherite individualism to create a queer communist Essex utopia. The human creatures from the portal world move between the two Laindons via the unmanned border of the portal, calling in to question the discrepancy in representations of the movement of migrants and of gentrifiers. Essex Mums become freedom fighters challenging top down racist policymaking and rejecting the delusion of white working class sentiment. Narratives blur as the portal people run to save their home from destruction while Basildon Gospel Choir sing an ode to the town’s future.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maz Murray
- Screenplay & Story
- Maz Murray
- Original Title
- Laindon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maz Murray
Maz Murray
Department Leadership Roster
Maz Murray
Director
Maz Murray
Writer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Laindon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Laindon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Laindon about?
A portal has opened in Basildon, Essex on the site of Laindon Shopping Centre: a half demolished brutalist plaza earmarked for redevelopment. A young journalist enters an alternative reality Essex, where the synth pop scene pioneered by Basildon natives Depeche Mode and Alison Moyet flourished, and collective action defeated Thatcherite individualism to create a queer communist Essex utopia. The human creatures from the portal world move between the two Laindons via the unmanned border of the portal, calling in to question the discrepancy in representations of the movement of migrants and of gentrifiers. Essex Mums become freedom fighters challenging top down racist policymaking and rejecting the delusion of white working class sentiment. Narratives blur as the portal people run to save their home from destruction while Basildon Gospel Choir sing an ode to the town’s future.
Who directed Laindon?
Laindon was directed by Maz Murray.
Who stars in Laindon?
The principal cast of Laindon includes Not specified.
When was Laindon released and how long is it?
Laindon was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 12m.