The Ponds + Live Q&A with directors Patrick McLennan and Samuel Smith

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 24, 2019

Clapham Picturehouse, 76 Venn St, London SW4 0AT

Director: Patrick McLennan & Samuel Smith
Duration: 74 min

In a world of flux and chaos, it is almost a shock to discover some experiences remain natural, unhurried and unchanged.

In the middle of London lies Hampstead Heath, 320 hectares of forest and parkland plus three swimming ponds. People swim in them all year round, whatever the weather, just as they did in the time of Keats and Constable.

Capturing the beauty of the English seasons, co-directors Patrick McLennan and Samuel Smith filmed the swimmers over 12 months as they laughed, sang, complained, ruminated, philosophised or simply sought respite from all that life threw at them.

This special screening will be followed by a Live Q&A with directors Patrick McLennan and Samuel Smith.