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Electricity is a British drama film from 2014, directed by Bryn Higgins and written by Joe Fisher, which tells the story of a young woman named Lily O'Connor, played by Agyness Deyn. Lily is a quirky, free-spirited woman living with epilepsy, which she believes gives her a unique perspective on life. She has extreme, visceral seizures with strange hallucinations, some of which are terrifying, while others are almost transcendent in their beauty, as if she is experiencing a world beyond human understanding. Despite her condition, Lily is independent, adventurous and has a quick wit that often leaves her well-meaning but overprotective brother Mikey, played by Christian Cooke, at a loss.

The film opens with Lily's mother dying of a drug overdose, leaving her with abandonment issues and unresolved trauma. Grief-stricken, Lily embarks on a quest to find her mother's former lover, a mysterious man named Al, whom she believes holds the key to understanding her mother's life, and maybe even her own.

Throughout the film, we follow Lily as she travels from London to Newcastle, where she gets a job as a street performer and meets a variety of quirky and fascinating characters, including a drug-addicted aspiring musician called Spike, played by Paul Anderson. As she specializes in breakdance as a performer, she gains the admiration of many, including an empathetic, endearing library worker and townspeople.

As she searches for Al, Lily's journey teaches her about the human condition and exposes the fragility that underpins the everyday. Her experiences with people from different walks of life, cultures, and backgrounds shows her that she is not alone in this world and that others suffer in ways she never thought possible. Especially, a moment at a club shows her truly how epilepsy can have devastating and life altering consequences beyond her control, and that there are people who are ready to hurt her.

Electricity is a film that powerfully captures both the beauty and the darkness of the world. Its focus on epilepsy and seizures is particularly poignant, with stunning visual and auditory sequences that help the audience understand the experience of living with this condition, which is so often misunderstood.

Agyness Deyn's portrayal of Lily is a true tour de force, as she manages to convey the character's many layers and complexities with a remarkable authenticity, pain, and resilience. Christian Cooke's acting as Mikey is also noteworthy. The chemistry between the two actors is enchanting, particularly in their moments of banter, which are both amusing and deeply affecting.

The film's script is well written and explores the themes of love, loss, addiction, and redemption in a way that is emotionally engaging without feeling overly sentimental. The cinematography is breathtaking, with fantastic colors and unique shots that illustrate the vividness of the main character's mind.

Electricity is novel filmmaking that doesn't shy away from the difficulties of life yet captures the beauty of life through Lily's eyes. It's a well-acted, deeply moving film that is not easy to forget.

Electricity is a 2014 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.1.