No Defence

About This Movie

So, 'No Defence' from 1980, it’s a TV movie that tackles some heavy themes, mainly focused on the emotional fallout of rape. The direction is pretty low-key, but the atmosphere it creates is tense and uncomfortable, which feels intentional. The pacing isn’t exactly brisk—it lingers on the impact, really digging into the characters’ psyches. Performances are raw, and that adds to the overall weight of the narrative. It's not flashy, no big special effects, just a straightforward look at a difficult subject. What stands out is how it doesn’t shy away from showing the complexities of victimhood and societal reactions. Definitely a film that stirs up a lot of thoughts.

Heavy themes around sexual violence and societal response · Raw performances that elevate the emotional stakes · Pacing that allows for deep character exploration