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Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada Bows in Venice to Strong Early Reviews

Shot on hand‑wound 16mm, the Cornish time‑slip drama highlights Jenkin’s one‑man, analog approach.

Overview

  • Critics at Venice commend the film’s tactile 16mm visuals, unnerving mood and lingering ambiguity.
  • George MacKay and Callum Turner lead a story set in a struggling Cornish fishing community, anchored by genre‑leaning, time‑slip elements.
  • Jenkin takes sole credit for writing, directing, cinematography, editing, score and sound design, crafting the entire audio track in post.
  • The production relied on a hand‑wound Bolex with sub‑30‑second takes, extensive ADR and tough on‑water location work using a real fisherman’s boat.
  • Protagonist Pictures is handling international sales, and the film is slated to play the New York and London film festivals after Venice.