Bait

Movie

2019

1h 29m

English

Drama

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Bait

Movie

2019

1h 29m

English

Drama

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Martin Ward is a cove fisherman, without a boat. His brother Steven has repurposed their father’s vessel as a tourist tripper, driving a wedge between the brothers. With their childhood home now a getaway for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the picturesque harbour. As his struggle to restore the family to their traditional place creates increasing friction with tourists and locals alike, a tragedy at the heart of the family changes his world.

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Cast

Martin Ward

Sandra Leigh

Steven Ward

Tim Leigh

Wenna Kowalski

Mrs. Peters

Neil Ward

Billy Ward

Hugo Leigh

Katie Leigh

Liz Stewart

Husband

Brian Rikard

Directed By: Mark Jenkin

Written By: Mark Jenkin (Screenplay)

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Billy B says...

4 years ago

Wow wow wow wow wow. This one really blew me away. Bait is a film that has to be seen to be believed. It’s also one that I can genuinely say is like no other I think I’ve ever seen before. If there are future directors who will reference Mark Jenkin’s offbeat masterpiece as one of their inspirations to make films, I wouldn’t at all be surprised. Not just because of the unique nature of it’s experimental camerawork and sound editing, but also because of it’s social and political importance. Being a British film made in 2019 and dealing with topics like class conflict, it’s no surprise that parallels are going to be drawn with recent events. Br*xit is never explicitly mentioned in the dialogue, save for some background talk on the radio, but the influence of such affairs is clearly felt. What Jenkins has achieved here is, in my opinion, true genius. I can’t wait to see what he does next, and I’m sure I’ll find myself revisiting Bait time and time again.

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miguelreina says...

5 years ago

A fisherman without a boat. A fishing boat for tourists. Brexit. Class conflicts. Outstanding B/W. Deep close-ups. Off-sync dialogues. There is an anachronistic tone that is both surprising and fascinating. "I'm talkin 'about fishing, not fucking hospitality". An excellent editing job. Intriguing use of sound. An experimental exploration of handmade cinema.

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CinemaSerf

2 months ago

"Martin" (a competent Edward Rowe) is struggling to come to terms with changes in his tiny fishing village that have left him a bit adrift. His brother has decided that more cash can be made if they use their late father's boat for tourist trips and their former family home is now lived in by "Sandr More

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