Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

GREEN DOX

Two Years at Sea

United Kingdom
2011 — 88' / Black & White

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Synopsis

A man called Jake lives in the middle of the forest. He goes for walks in whatever the weather, and takes naps in the misty fields and woods. He builds a raft to spend time sitting in a loch. He sleeps in a caravan that floats up a tree. He is seen in all seasons, surviving frugally, passing the time with strange projects, living the radical dream he had as a younger man, a dream he spent two years working at sea to realise.

Director Biography

Born in 1972, is a contemporary experimental film maker and artist based in London. His work has been shown in many film festivals and galleries throughout the world, and won numerous awards. His work ranges from themes about exploring unknown wilderness territories to candid and intimate portrayals of real-life subjects.

Director

Ben Rivers

Producer

João Trabulo

Maggie Ellis

Rose Cupit

Cinematographer

Ben Rivers

Editor

Ben Rivers

Sound

Chew-Li Shewring

Contact

Soda Pictures
17 Blossom Street London, UK E1 6PL
+44 (0) 207 377 1407
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