The Rising

director: Nick Jordan

original title: The Rising

country: United Kingdom

year: 2014

running time: 14 min.

synopsis

A visually impressive look at the invasion of the giant hogweed, shot over the course of a year in the marshy landscape near the River Bollin on the outskirts of Manchester. This imposing and high toxic plant is considered a dangerous and unwanted colonizer. In the movie, it spreads to the sound of unsettling electronic beats, making it an allegory for our xenophobia.

DETAIL:
The grass is covered in frost; the long stalks of dried umbels reach for the sky. They are enchanting and fascinating. But when the new stem rises from a field of ripening grain, it evokes fear and tension. Man appears, bringing struggle with him.

biography

Nick Jordan (1967) is a multifaced artist engaged in painting, drawing, installations, film and writing. He often collaborates with his artist colleague Jacob Cartwright. He studied art in Manchester, and audiovisual studies at West Sussex College of Art and Design. His work focuses on cultural history and man’s relationship with nature. The movie’s impressive soundtrack was made by Lord Mongo.

more about film

director:	Nick Jordan
cast:	Reuben Cartwright, Isaac Jordan, Otis Jordan
producer:	Nick Jordan
script:	Nick Jordan
photography:	Nick Jordan
editing:	Nick Jordan
music:	Lord Mongo
sound:	Nick Jordan

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