“Albert”
The Island of Guernsey, 1690. As echoes of the island's witch trials linger, a recluse farmer must quickly hide his connection to the forces of nature before it’s too late.
Based on a folk tale dating back to 18/19th centuries and extensive research into the history of the island, the film searches for the truth in the myth, exploring the fight between nature and order, witchcraft and religion.
Guernsey was a deadly place during the 17th century with over 100 accused and 44 killed for witchcraft or heresy, and so the recluse Sarre must make sacrifices in order to conform, but at what cost?
The film is a psychological drama – a visual tone poem that explores isolation and conformity to societal norms.
About the director
Driven to make a little look like a lot, Joshua uses his films to push the boundaries of what is possible with tight, high-concept narratives on a small budget.
After growing up on Guernsey, Joshua is now a writer, director and producer living in Brighton. His first short film, ‘Plant Life’ was made on a shoestring budget with just three people and a plant which UK Film Review described as “a great piece of filmmaking”. It went on to win the audience award at Guernsey Film Festival in 2023 and led to funding ‘Albert’, which is supported by the creative council Guernsey Arts.
When he’s not researching his next project or campaigning for environmental charities as a creative in Brighton, you can find Josh immersed in cinema around the corner at the city's 115 years old Duke of York's cinema.