Garfield Leads Rebellion in 1381 | Salt Lake City News

0:00Andrew Garfield is starring in a new film called The Uprising, set in England back in 1381. It's a rough time, with the black death having wiped out a huge chunk of the population. The story centers on a farmer, played by Garfield, who's lost his wife and kids to the plague. He's just trying to get by, but then the king and his rich buddies decide to slap on more taxes, which is the last straw for the already suffering. Commoners Garfieldy taxation pushes Garfield's character, known as the plowman, to his breaking point. He's seen enough misery and loss, and when the tax collectors come around, he finally snaps. He's the one who throws the first punch, igniting a rebellion among thousands of peasants who are fed up and desperate for change. It's a powerful moment where grief starts to turn into serious rage against the system. Garfield himself talked about how the film explores the connection we can find with others through shared grief. He mentioned that losing loved ones is something we all go through, and it can be a profound human experience that brings people together.

1:01He found it moving to see characters who fell isolated in their pain, come together, and try to build something new from that shared experience. The film draws inspiration from the real events that help shape the legend of Robin Hood. The plowman reluctantly steps into a leadership role, rallying a peasant army to stand up to the king. Director Paul Gringrass believes the story still resonates today, highlighting how the rage and fight for change are timeless themes. As the rebellion grows, the film shows the dark side of such movements with chaos and violence escalating. The plowman starts to question the cost of their fight, but even amidst the destruction, there's a glimmer of hope. For the plowman, losing everything becomes a catalyst for transformation, leading him toward a new kind of freedom and a deeper understanding of. What truly matters when everything else is stripped away? Not like city news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.