Bogancloch

Synopsis

Bogancloch is where modern day hermit Jake Williams lives, nestled in a vast highland forest of Scotland. The film portrays his life throughout the seasons, with other people occasionally crossing into his otherwise solitary life. At the heart a song, an argument between life and death, each stating their case to rule over the world. The film is without exposition—it aims at something less recognisable, towards a different existence of reality observed in discrete moments.

Directors' Biography

Ben Rivers is a London-based artist and filmmaker known for blending documentary and fiction. His films explore lives on the margins of society. He has received awards from Venice, Art Basel, and the EYE Filmmuseum. His latest feature, Bogancloch, premieres at Locarno.