Kumu Documentary: Derek vs Derek
Dir James Dowson
UK 2026, 88 min
In English
Two neighbouring Devon farmers, both named Derek, go to war over the future of their land in this funny and timely documentary.
On a country road in Devon, England live two implacably opposed neighbouring farmers, both named Derek. One believes in intensive farming of his land so that food can be produced in abundance; the other is creating an oasis for nature on his land, driven by an entirely different perception of agriculture and a farmer‘s duties. A wonderful ecological documentary that juxtaposes two totally opposed approaches to farming, introducing us to two characters who share the same name, and whose constant clashes you’ll never tire of watching.
The exquisite film Derek vs Derek raises pressing environmental issues, while conducting an enthralling study of idiosyncrasies, free of any pretensions, and full of humour and substance.
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