The nightingale / 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 21-year-old convict Clare. Having served her time, she is eager to be free of her abusive master, Lieutenant Hawkins. Clare becomes the victim of a harrowing crime by the lieutenant and his cronies. When authorities fail to deliver justice, she decides to pursue Hawkins and enlists the help of a young Aboriginal tracker. As they go, they must learn to find empathy for one another while weighing the true cost of revenge.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (136 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Los Angeles, California] : Shout! Factory, [2020]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally released as a motion picture in 2019. Wide screen. 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: | Damon Herriman, Sam Claflin, Aisling Franciosi, Michael Sheasby, Baykali Ganambarr. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R; for strong violent and disturbing content including rape, language throughout, and brief sexuality. |
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: | Aboriginal Australians > Drama. Australia > History > 1788-1851 > Drama. |
Genre: | Feature films. Fiction films. Thrillers (Motion pictures) |
Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Allentown Public Library | DVD NIGH (Text) | 34455006722694 | Adult DVD Fiction | Checked Out | 04/27/2024 |
Bethlehem Main Library | DVD (Text) | 33062009283202 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |