The new, rural set drama, The Old Man and the Land will be coming to UK cinemas from 20th September. As an old farmer’s strength fades, who will inherit the land he loves? His daughter knows farming but lacks sacrifice, while his son sees only property value. As they bicker, will the farmer’s lifelong devotion to the land be lost, or will someone rise to continue his legacy?
The film celebrated its World Premiere at the Tallin 27th Black Nights Film Festival as part of their Critics’ Picks Competition where it received critical acclaim including DMovies calling the story building “nothing less than masterful”. In this powerful debut from Director Nicholas Parish the film’s cast is made up of British acting legends Rory Kinnear (Skyfall) and Emily Beecham (Hail, Ceaser!) alongside real-life farmer Roger Marten.
Nicholas Parish is a British artist and filmmaker who is based in London. After graduating from Art College Nick initially delved into sculpture and furniture design. His creative journey took an unexpected turn as he began documenting his work through film, igniting a passion for the moving image. This led him to explore narrative filmmaking, dedicating years to refining his craft in short films, music videos, and installations, all rooted in his artistic background. At its core, his work is an exploration of the human condition, delving deep into what it means to be human through the lens of his camera. Nick’s short films played at such festivals as BFI London FF, New York IFF, Cinequest FF, and Los Angeles Short FF. “The Old Man and the Land” is his feature debut.
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