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The Devil's Plantation (2013)
Director: May Miles Thomas
Cast: Kate Dickie, Gary Lewis
6.8Runtime93 min
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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.
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The Devil's Plantation, a 2013 documentary directed by May Miles Thomas, has received a moderately positive critical reception, earning a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb. The film explores the secret history of Glasgow, as uncovered by archaeologist Harry Bell and psychiatric patient Mary Ross, revealing an ancient mystery within the city's landscape.
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Fans of thoughtful documentaries and layered historical mysteries will be captivated by the unique blend of archaeology, psychology, and the hidden secrets of Glasgow's landscape in director May Miles Thomas' 2013 film The Devil's Plantation. The intertwining stories of archaeologist Harry Bell and psychiatric patient Mary Ross reveal a profound meditation on the ways the past shapes the present.