The Falconer

About This Movie

The Falconer is a fascinating exploration of underground cinema through the lens of Peter Whitehead, whose work is often overlooked yet deeply influential. Petit and Sinclair create this atmospheric piece that's part documentary, part poetic homage. The pacing is contemplative, drawing you into the world of Whitehead and his contemporaries, with striking image manipulation courtesy of Dave McKean that adds layers of visual intrigue. There's a certain rawness to the interviews with various countercultural figures, each adding their own flavor to the narrative. It doesn't follow a conventional structure, which might throw off the unprepared viewer, but for those familiar with Whitehead's legacy, it feels like wandering through a dreamscape of British artistic dissent.

Liminal exploration of cinema · Unique visual style · Candid interviews with counterculture figures