The Devil's Plantation (2013)
In the 1980s archaeologist Harry Bell came to believe that Glasgow - a city built and re-built on over centuries - was laid out to a hidden design. For years he investigated the lost corners and invisible history of the landscape, plotting his 'Secret Geometry'. Unknown to Harry, psychiatric patient Mary Ross also wandered the city, visiting many of the same significant places. Her medical case file reveals a poignant quest to understand her troubled past and present. The Devil's Plantation unites the lives of these two strangers, retracing their steps to reveal an ancient secret and a timeless story of how we all live.
Director: May Miles Thomas
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: February 23, 2013
Cast
- Kate Dickie
- Gary Lewis - Harry Bell
Screenplay
Production: Elemental Films
Original Language: en
Keywords
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More Films by Director: May Miles Thomas
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil's Plantation about?
- In the 1980s archaeologist Harry Bell came to believe that Glasgow - a city built and re-built on over centuries - was laid out to a hidden design. For years he investigated the lost corners and invisible history of the landscape, plotting his 'Secret Geometry'. Unknown to Harry, psychiatric patient Mary Ross also wandered the city, visiting many of the same significant places. Her medical case file reveals a poignant quest to understand her troubled past and present. The Devil's Plantation unites the lives of these two strangers, retracing their steps to reveal an ancient secret and a timeless story of how we all live.
- Who directed The Devil's Plantation?
- The Devil's Plantation was directed by May Miles Thomas.
- Who stars in The Devil's Plantation?
- The Devil's Plantation stars Kate Dickie, Gary Lewis.
- How long is The Devil's Plantation?
- The Devil's Plantation has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil's Plantation?
- The Devil's Plantation is a Documentary, History film.