A young woman is trapped at the top of a tower by her dangerous and emotionally abusive partner, who refuses to let her go. Will she be able to free herself?

Sacrilege is part of the Words First series of spoken word animations, commissioned to celebrate the finalists of the 2022 BBC Words First talent development scheme.

The words and narration are by poet Billie Meredith and the animation is by Jess Mountfield. The film is a Calling the Shots production for BBC Arts supported by Arts Council England

The programme contains themes of abuse. Show less