‘This is my world’: Cornish director Mark Jenkin brings new film to home town
Why it matters: Mark Jenkin's *Rose of Nevada* highlights the growing influence of regional filmmaking, securing a *Sight and Sound* cover.
- Mark Jenkin debuted his new film, Rose of Nevada, in his hometown of Newlyn, expressing nervousness about local reception despite the audience's support.
- Jenkin's filmography, including Bait and Enys Men, consistently explores Cornish themes and landscapes, with Rose of Nevada continuing this tradition by being shot entirely in Cornwall using a 16mm clockwork Bolex camera.
- Early reviews for Rose of Nevada have been excellent, leading to Jenkin's appearance on the cover of Sight and Sound magazine, a significant recognition he's still processing.
- Jenkin emphasizes the importance of authenticity in his work, believing that a genuine portrayal of Cornwall will resonate with global audiences, even if they are unfamiliar with the region.
- The Newlyn Filmhouse, an arthouse cinema in an old fish cellar, symbolizes the enduring power of cinema, according to Jenkin, who notes a passionate grassroots independent cinema scene already existed in Cornwall upon his return.
Cornish director Mark Jenkin premiered his new ghostly time-travel film, Rose of Nevada, to a supportive hometown crowd in Newlyn, despite his personal anxieties about local authenticity. Following the success of his Bafta-winning Bait and folk horror Enys Men, Jenkin's latest work, shot entirely in Cornwall on 16mm, is garnering excellent early reviews and a Sight and Sound cover feature, solidifying his role as a talisman for Cornish filmmaking.
