SEDITION
“Copsey has somehow turned a film into a work of art”
Length: 4:30
Certificate: 12a
Starring: Jazelle Johnson, Jessica Whight, Natasha Arculeo, Joshua Wade
See this if you loved: Fatal Attraction or The Sixth Sense.
Sophie Copsey’s 2011 film ‘Sedition’ is a creative and inspiring film based on a young girl’s psychological turmoil and the difficult decision she has to make. The film taps into the workings of a mentally ill mind and will help any audience member sympathise with the disease on a whole new level.
The story follows mentally ill Megan (Jazelle Johnson) as she discovers her long-term boyfriend is cheating and takes matters into her own hands. In a blind panic Megan locks her love-rat in the boot of her car, aided by her two friends Catherine (Natasha Arculeo) and Charlie (Jessica Whight) who are later revealed to be figments of Megan’s imagination. This film follows the theme of the less known saying ‘hell hath no fury… like a woman with a small car.” ‘Sedition’ is set mostly in Felixstowe, a coastal town in the East of England, and features beautiful and moving scenes by the sea. The controversial main character is one you wouldn’t expect to relate to, but Johnson somehow manages to pull the heart string of all watching when dealing with the issue of mental instabilities.
The film is structured as a double cycle replaying the same scenario twice in two completely opposing ways. The clever layout of the film keeps you guessing until the very end with an unexpected twist hidden in the plot. It is also surprisingly empowering to watch, due to the female dominated cast and the castration of males in the process. The one male character (played by Joshua Wade, a new upcoming actor) is only shown in the film for two shots both lasting, at most, half a second each. Throughout the rest of the film the audience will spend their time cheering the girls on to give the cheat his just desserts. Nail biting plot aside, the film contains some pretty touching scenes beautifully shot in such an artistic way it would bring tears to even the most sceptical females eye. The heartbreaking soundtrack teamed with Copsey’s renowned filming talents has given us a work of art Picasso himself would envy.
This film is clearly geared towards females and would be perfect for a girl’s night in. Most girls would find it easy to open up and sympathise with the topic of mental illness as well as relating to matter of cheating. Men however, would probably want to steer clear of this film to save them from paranoia every time their girlfriend opens the boot. Here’s a tip to any male that is dragged along to this film on a date; have a strong drink first.
One point, however, that cannot be ignored within this film is the low budget Copsey used to produce this film. It is clear to all that watch this film that no-one broke the bank to create it, but somehow it just works. The simplistic style of the film gives it an authentic indie feel as well as making the plot so much more realistic and close to home.
Do not make the acting talents the only reason you go and see this film because you will be disappointed by how raw the actors are. However, do make the effort to watch it for the sheer beauty and stylistic methods of Copsey. If you see just one film this year, make it ‘Sedition.’
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