Lord of the Flies

About Lord of the Flies

'Lord of the Flies' is a 1963 British drama film adapted from the 1954 novel of the same name by William Golding. Directed by Peter Brook, the movie focuses on a group of British boys stranded on an uninhabited island and their disastrous attempts to govern themselves.

Making / Production

The production of 'Lord of the Flies' was a daunting task which involved a crew filming with handheld cameras on location in Puerto Rico. The cast consisted of non-professional actors, mainly schoolboys from the London suburb of Twickenham. The director, Peter Brook, adopted an experimental approach to the production, allowing the boys to improvise dialogue and action. The film was shot in black-and-white, which adds to its stark and bleak portrayal of the loss of innocence and civilized behavior.

Actors

• James Aubrey played the role of Ralph, the elected leader, trying to maintain some semblance of order and civilization on the island. Aubrey's portrayal brought out the struggle and gradual transformation of the character effectively.
• Tom Chapin played the role of Jack, a boy who embraces the savage life on the island. Chapin was chilling in his portrayal of the raw and primitive Jack.
• Hugh Edwards impressed as Piggy, the intellectual outcast of the group. Edwards provided the much required sensibility and innocence to his character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot entirely on location in Puerto Rico and Vieques Island.
• The boys in the movie were actual schoolchildren, and not professional actors.

Quotes

• "Maybe there is a beast… maybe it's only us."
• "We did everything just the way grown-ups would have. Why didn't things work out?"

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score by Raymond Leppard is haunting and effective, adding to the unsettling atmosphere.
• The sounds of the jungle and the sea, along with the boys' cheers and cries, form an integral part of the film's soundscape.