MAGPIE (2023)

INDEPENDENT FILM

Runtime: 60 min

Written & Directed by: Paul Cook | Carmel Hannant

Cinematography by: Paul Cook

Edited by: Donovan Jones | Joe Carnaby

Magpie is a drama that delves into the vast changes in the physical and social landscape of East Anglia during World War II. Lily (Hannah Morrish), a nurse whose husband George (Matt Downton) returns from war suffering the devastating effects of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Lily finds comfort & companionship with US serviceman, Charlie (Mateo Oxley), who has relocated to the area with the “Mighty” Eighth Air Force. In this tale of friendship, Lily struggles to make sense of her feelings for him whilst battling the breakdown of her marriage with George and the overwhelming pressures of life in wartime.

Magpie is the product of years of work following a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise a budget for production.