Nightingale

About Nightingale

Making / Production

Produced by BN Films and directed by Elliott Lester; Nightingale is a single-character drama that showcases the prowess of filmmaking through its character-driven narrative. The story was meticulously constructed by screenwriter Frederic Mensch. The movie was made on a limited budget but it didn't compromise on the portrayal of deep emotions and psychological struggles.

Actors

• David Oyelowo as Peter Snowden: Oyelowo delivered a stand-out performance. He convincingly portrayed the complex progression of Peter’s mental state.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The entire film takes place with only one character on screen. The rest of the characters are heard through phone calls.
• David Oyelowo's performance was critically acclaimed as it was one of the rare movies where only one actor appears on screen throughout the entire film.

Awards

The performance of David Oyelowo in Nightingale was widely recognized and appreciated. He won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Movie/Miniseries and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Quotes

• “These walls, they speak to me. They know my fears, they hear my voice.” – Peter Snowden
• "All that remains is for me to say goodbye." – Peter Snowden

Music, Soundtrack

• The nuanced and evocative original score was composed by Stenfert Charles.