Amidst a nuclear war, a plane carrying a group of schoolboys crash lands on a deserted island. With no adult survivors, the boys are forced to fend for themselves. At first, they cooperate, but when they split into two separate camps – one led by the pragmatic Ralph (James Aubrey) and the other by militaristic Jack (Tom Chapin) – their society falls into disarray, leading to a disturbing examination of human nature and a chilling conclusion.
This film marks the centenary of Peter Brook’s birth and pays homage to his lasting legacy in cinema and theatre.