The Valley

Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and accessed by steep, winding roads that add to the sense of seclusion, this wholly observational documentary skilfully captures the Kangaroo Valley community, from artists to artisans, farmers to builders, council workers to shopkeepers. Many locals spend their working days in quiet solitude, whether milking cows or baking bread. Institutions and traditions, from carnivals to volunteer firefighting, sustain and enrich this rural community, fulfilling a yearning for human contact and a shared belonging. The Valley, with its rich visuals and Wiseman-inspired verité approach, delivers an immersive experience that savours the rhythms, tranquillity and timelessness of valley life.