Lapwing
“Maybe it's this place. Maybe we're all cursed.”
Synopsis
Mute young woman Patience, from an isolated community in rural England in 1555, struggles with her controlling brother-in-law and leader, David, who is gradually unraveling after the failure of his idyllic community. The Egyptian Act has been passed, stipulating that all ‘gypsies’ must vacate England immediately and anyone found aiding them could be executed. In exchange for a fee, David agrees to help an Egyptian family who must stay a month on their land until a ship comes to take them away. But when Patience pursues an affair with one of the outsiders, she is thrust into a violent and vicious psychological battle with David.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Leeds International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 19, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Turner
- Original Score
- Lee Gretton
- Original Title
- Lapwing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Urban Apache, Hyperreal Films, Inceptive Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Stevens
Laura Turner
Lee Gretton
Stewart MacGregor
Alastair Grimshaw
Tyrone Braithwaite, Jon Hamshaw, Liz Jones, Giles Kristian, Richard Main
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Stevens
Director
Andy Mullins
Producer
Philip Stevens
Producer
Justin Tagg
Producer
Lee Gretton
Original Music Composer
Stewart MacGregor
Director of Photography
Alastair Grimshaw
Editor
Charlotte Ball
Production Design
Pauline Loven
Costume Design
Laura Turner
Writer
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Lapwing about?
Mute young woman Patience, from an isolated community in rural England in 1555, struggles with her controlling brother-in-law and leader, David, who is gradually unraveling after the failure of his idyllic community. The Egyptian Act has been passed, stipulating that all ‘gypsies’ must vacate England immediately and anyone found aiding them could be executed. In exchange for a fee, David agrees to help an Egyptian family who must stay a month on their land until a ship comes to take them away. But when Patience pursues an affair with one of the outsiders, she is thrust into a violent and vicious psychological battle with David.
Who directed Lapwing?
Lapwing was directed by Philip Stevens.
Who stars in Lapwing?
The principal cast of Lapwing includes Hannah Douglas, Emmett J. Scanlan, Sebastian de Souza, Sarah Whitehouse, Lewis Gemmill.
When was Lapwing released and how long is it?
Lapwing was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Lapwing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lapwing was composed by Lee Gretton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lapwing?
Lapwing holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).