The Survivalist
dir. Stephen Fingleton · 2015
Plot
In a kill-or-be-killed world where starvation is rife and strangers are always dangerous, The Survivalist lives off the grid, and by his wits. When a starving woman and her teenage daughter discover his forest refuge, his loneliness drives him to overcome his suspicion and strike a bargain with them in return for bed and board. But as desire becomes stronger than necessity, the exchange becomes an uneasy, ongoing arrangement which threatens not only his carefully constructed world but also his life.
Why watch
In a world stripped of civilization, "The Survivalist" explores the raw instincts of humanity as a solitary man grapples with trust and desire in a deadly landscape. This haunting tale of survival and moral ambiguity invites viewers to reflect on the fragility of human connection amidst the harshest of circumstances.