Arts· Film
Derek vs Derek
A documentary following two neighbouring Devon farmers who share the same name but use their land in very different ways. It explores the future of rural Britain and how farming and nature restoration might work together.
Key information
- When
- Fri 9 Oct – Sun 8 NovSat, 12:45, plus Sun at 15:00 and Sun at 17:45
- Where
- Exeter PhoenixGandy Street, EX4 3LSMore at this venueMap
- Price
- £5–£9
- Age
- Rated 15
Trailer
Derek vs Derek Documentary - First TrailerWatch on YouTube ↗
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About this event
What do you do when your neighbour goes completely wild?
Award-winning director James Dawson’s new documentary is set in the rolling hills of Devon, tells the story of two neighbouring farmers who share the same name but take radically different approaches to land use.
The film charts the two Derek’s (in equal parts turbulent, hilarious and moving) and also affirms the vital debate surrounding the future of rural Britain while encouraging conversation around how farming and nature restoration might work together. Ultimately, as tempers fray, wild animals escape, and hegerows are trimmed we ask – can the land be transformed.
BBFC Rating Rated 15 – BBFC content warnings
Sources
- Original listing: exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/derek-vs-derek
- Also listed: visitexeter.com/whats-on/derek-vs-derek-p4030673 · Visit Exeter
