The Falling by Carol Morley - Trailer

It’s 1969 at a strict English girls’ school where charismatic Abbie and intense and troubled Lydia are best friends. After a tragedy occurs at the school, a mysterious fainting epidemic breaks out threatening the stability of all involved. Before long, the condition begins to spread throughout the school community and when Lydia’s own symptoms worsen, she rallies against the school’s authorities to find and remove the underlying cause before it’s too late.

Written and directed by Carol Morley

Produced by Cairo Cannon and Luc Roeg

Director of Photography Agnès Godard

Music by Tracey Thorn

Cast: Maisie Williams, Maxine Peake, Monica Dolan and Greta Scacchi and introducing Florence Pugh

http://www.campfilms.co.uk/the-falling

“Morley has created a school story that should become a classic, a tale of girl power long before the term existed.” – Kate Muir, The Times ★★★★★

“This is terrific filmmaking – enough to bring a rush of blood to the head.” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian ★★★★★

“A bold, compelling and utterly inspiring piece of work.” – Alice Thorpe, Indiewire