The Lion and the Unicorn

The Lion and the Unicorn

🎞️ Movie 12 min GB
2012

“The Lion and The Unicorn” is a short film inspired by the heraldic symbols found on the Royal Coat of Arms of The United Kingdom, the lion (representing England) and the unicorn (representing Scotland). The piece uses representations of both alliance and opposition to explore national identity within the context of the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence.

Cast

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Rachel Maclean
The Queen
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Rachel Maclean
English lion
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Rachel Maclean
Scottish unicorn
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Ian Forbes
Cinematographer