The Falling

Aug 7 2015 Not Rated 1h 42m
Drama, Mystery, Thriller

England, 1969. The fascinating Abbie and the troubled Lydia are great friends. After an unexpected tragedy occurs in the strict girls' school they attend, a mysterious epidemic of fainting breaks out that threatens the mental sanity and beliefs of the tormented people involved, both teachers and students.

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Plot

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.

Written by

Carol Morley

Directed by

Carol Morley

Cast

Maxine Peake, Maisie Williams, Florence Pugh

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Boudica Red, Lipsync Productions, Independent, BBC Films, BFI, Cannon and Morley Productions

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 5 nominations

Trailers
Trailer
Featurettes
Mark Kermode reviews The Falling (2014) | BFI Player
The Falling Q&A with Carol Morley and Greta Scacchi | BFI
Carol Morley and Maisie Williams on The Falling | BFI #LFF
Scores
# of Votes
8,725
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA