Mark Jenkin's 'Rose of Nevada' Traps Fishermen in a Time Loop

Mark Jenkin's latest film, 'Rose of Nevada,' is set to debut in UK cinemas on April 24. The Cornish filmmaker, who received a BAFTA for Outstanding Debut with 'Bait' in 2020, delves deeper into the lives of fishing communities through a unique combination of ghost story and time-travel sci-fi. Featuring George Mackay and Callum Turner, the narrative centers on two young men employed on a trawler who find themselves ensnared in a time loop. Jenkin employs a hand-cranked 16mm Bolex camera, edits simultaneously, and records sound afterward. He acknowledges 'Back to the Future' as a significant inspiration and explored quantum physics during lockdown, later shifting focus to 'Quantum Leap.' The film tackles themes of memory, community deterioration, and the romanticization of fishing, illustrating a community that is nearly extinct, with the local post office now a food bank. Jenkin reflects on his films' emphasis on community, a realization he had during the lockdown.