The Levelling

- 2016
- UK
- 1h 23min
- 15
- Directed by: Hope Dickson Leach
- Written by: Hope Dickson Leach
- Cast: Ellie Kendrick, David Troughton, Jack Holden
- UK release: 12 May 2017
Following the death of her brother, veterinary student Clover (Kendrick) returns to her flood-damaged family home and her father (Troughton) in denial, living in a caravan. Sombre, deeply moving Dardenne-ish drama set after the 2014 floods, with fine performances, especially from Kendrick.
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The Levelling


Hope Dickson Leach's impressive debut is a deeply moving slice of rural life
Somerset is transformed into a bleak and unforgiving landscape in The Levelling, the self-penned feature debut of director Hope Dickson Leach. Set after the 2014 floods, it lays bare the damage done to farms, buildings and local communities…
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