The Journey (Parts 17 to 19)

Now shaping the scope and length of his work with almost no reference to traditional cinematic presentation, Peter Watkins’ richly rewarding film is epic in form but can be experienced in episodes, allowing more space for debate and reflection.

  • Director

    Peter Watkins

  • Sweden-Canada 1987. Total running time 139min

  • Video

  • English subtitles

An internationally funded, immersive education project, The Journey simultaneously updates the scenario featured in The War Game, about the nuclear threat, while critiquing manipulative and mainstream media practice, and documenting a dialogue between several families separated by geography and ideology. An astonishing achievement, The Journey has lost none of its power, encouraging feelings of hope and utility as we meet our current cataclysms.

William Fowler

This programme will be followed by a discussion.

Tickets for each The Journey programme £4, or a joint ticket is available for all five programmes £17, concessions £14 (Members pay £2.50 less). Book in person at the box office or by phone on 020 7928 3232.