This is my world': Cornish director Mark Jenkin brings new film to home town
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This is my world': Cornish director Mark Jenkin brings new film to home town
"Mark Jenkin expressed his nervousness about showing his film to a local audience, stating, 'The Cornish screenings are the ones I get most nervous about. I can't control what people think of the film but I do have a certain amount of control over the authenticity of my work.' He emphasized the importance of local feedback, saying, 'If a local audience tells me a film doesn't feel authentic, that would hurt.'"
"Jenkin's film Rose of Nevada, which tells the story of a Cornish fishing boat and crew that slips through time, has been described as a step up in his career. He noted, 'I keep reposting the picture of the cover on social media...the more I post it, the more I believe it's real and it's actually happened.'"
Mark Jenkin's film Rose of Nevada premiered in Newlyn, where he felt both supported and nervous. He values local audience feedback, as authenticity is crucial to him. The film, which involves time travel and a Cornish fishing crew, has garnered excellent early reviews and features on the cover of Sight and Sound magazine. Filmed entirely in Cornwall, it showcases local harbors and a working fishing boat, emphasizing Jenkin's commitment to authenticity in his storytelling.
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