Screening of James Dawson's documentary about two neighbouring Devon farmers, Derek Banbury and Derek Gow, with opposing approaches to farming and rewilding.
Derek Vs Derek, James Dawson's documentary about two Devon farmers, is playing at The Odyssey Cinema on Tuesday 17 November at 19:30 and Wednesday 25 November at 12:30, when it runs for 14:23. It's a story that starts with a coincidence: two neighbouring farmers who happen to share the same name, and whose opposing approaches to the land drive them apart.
Derek Banbury champions intensive farming and is horrified by what he sees as the devastation of his neighbour's once-productive farm. Derek Gow, dubbed a maverick rewilder by the media, is a former sheep farmer determined to turn his land into an oasis for nature. Filmed over three years, the film traces the men's turbulent relationship as tempers fray, wild animals and humans run amok, and the landscape undergoes a radical change. It's billed as blunt, funny and heartwarming in equal measure, and carries a 15 rating.
On screen, you'll see the two Deres themselves, alongside Linda Banbury, with James Dawson directing. The whole thing is set in rural Devon, so it's a long way from St Albans, but the clash between the two men is the real focus. If you're interested in farming, rewilding, or just the kind of neighbourly feud that doesn't quite let up, this is one to keep on your radar.
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Tickets are £8.50 to £10.50, with VIP at £11.50, plus a £3.00 transaction fee. The Odyssey is at 166 London Road, St Albans, AL1 1PQ.
