The River

The director, deeply moved by the delicate beauty and historical significance of a small chalk river in the south east of England, embarked on creating a short film that blends poetry with re-imagined history. This animated journey, spanning a remarkable 100 million years, delves into the river's story, highlighting its fragile existence in contemporary times. The filmmaking process, long and meandering, mirrored the river's own path, influencing the director profoundly. Immersed in the project, the director's perspective on the world, on time, evolved, reflecting a deepened connection with the natural environment. The film aims to focus on the intimately known, hoping to touch upon the universally relatable. It stands as an ode to the river Darent, intending not only to celebrate its beauty but also to serve as a cautionary tale about its vulnerability and, by extension, our own. Through this work, the filmmaker seeks to awaken a collective consciousness about the delicate balance between nature and human existence.