# Lord of the Flies (1963)

> Stranded schoolboys build a fragile society on an island, only to see leadership, fear, and violence turn survival into moral collapse.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5086

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Drama, Adventure, Thriller
- Director: Peter Brook
- Cast: James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin, Tom Gaman, Roger Allan, David Brunjes, Peter Davy
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057261/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: austere, foreboding, bleak, serious film discussion, literary adaptation viewing

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of humanity's darker instincts unfolds on a deserted island.

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