Bogancloch is a 2024 documentary film directed by Ben Rivers. A follow-up to the director's 2011 documentary Two Years at Sea, the film once again concerns the daily life of Jake Williams, a modern day hermit in rural Scotland.[1]
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| Directed by | Ben Rivers |
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| Starring | Jake Williams |
| Cinematography | Ben Rivers |
| Edited by | Ben Rivers |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
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Bogancloch completed for the Golden Leopard at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in August 2024.[1]
Premise
editFor the past four decades, Jake Williams has led a solitary life in the Clashindarroch Forest in rural Scotland. Bogancloch follows Williams through both his daily routines and staged scenarios.[3]
Production
editRivers met Jake Williams in 2005. The pair first collaborated on the short film This Land is My Land, followed by the 2011 feature documentary Two Years at Sea. As he did for Two Years at Sea, Rivers shot Bogancloch in black-and-white on 16 mm film.[4]
Cast
edit- Jake Williams as himself
Release
editBogancloch was acquired for international sales by Rediance and debuted on 9 August 2024 in competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The film will also screen at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.[4]
Reception
editAccolades
edit| Award | Ceremony date | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Locarno Film Festival | 18 August 2024 | Golden Leopard | Bogancloch | Nominated | [1] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Bogancloch". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Bogancloch". Edinburgh Film Festival. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Bogancloch". FIDMarseille. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ a b Lang, Jamie. "'Bogancloch' Director Ben Rivers on Reuniting With 'Two Years at Sea' Protagonist Jake Williams: 'I Will No Doubt Continue Making Films With Him Until One of Us Dies' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
External links
edit- Bogancloch at IMDb