D.H. Lawrence: The Prussian Officer

Set against a militaristic backdrop, a young officer’s attraction to his orderly escalates from professional to personal, allowing a power dynamic to take hold, ultimately leading to a tormented relationship and a disturbing abuse of authority.Touching on themes of repression, class dynamics, and the destructive consequences of unchecked emotions – Ben Mills-Wood’s adaptation of D.H. Lawrence’s classic tale delves into the dark recesses of human psychology within the constraints of societal expectations.