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The Ponds

  • 20182018
  • 1h 16m
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The Ponds (2018)
In a world of constant flux and chaos, it's almost a shock to discover some experiences remain unchanged, natural, primitive even. In the middle of London lies Hampstead Heath, 320 hectares of forest, parkland and wildlife, plus three swimming ponds.
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In a world of constant flux and chaos, it's almost a shock to discover some experiences remain unchanged, natural, primitive even. In the middle of London lies Hampstead Heath, 320 hectares ... Read allIn a world of constant flux and chaos, it's almost a shock to discover some experiences remain unchanged, natural, primitive even. In the middle of London lies Hampstead Heath, 320 hectares of forest, parkland and wildlife, plus three swimming ponds. People take the waters in the... Read allIn a world of constant flux and chaos, it's almost a shock to discover some experiences remain unchanged, natural, primitive even. In the middle of London lies Hampstead Heath, 320 hectares of forest, parkland and wildlife, plus three swimming ponds. People take the waters in them all year round, just as they did in the time of Keats and Constable. Capturing all the b... Read all

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    • Patrick McLennan(Co-director Samuel Smith)
    • Samuel Smith
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    • Patrick McLennan
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    In a world of constant flux and chaos, it's almost a shock to discover some experiences remain unchanged, natural, primitive even. In the middle of London lies Hampstead Heath, 320 hectares of forest, parkland and wildlife, plus three swimming ponds. People take the waters in them all year round, just as they did in the time of Keats and Constable. Capturing all the beauty of the English seasons, Patrick McLennan and Samuel Smith filmed the swimmers over 12 months as they shivered, laughed, complained, ruminated, philosophised or simply sought respite from all that life threw at them. The Ponds is a heart-warming celebration of eccentricity and sheer bloody-mindedness as these unusual people, united by a shared passion, meet to take on whatever the weather - and life - throws at them. —Patrick McLennan
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    9/10
    Deep dive into outdooor swimming in Hampstead Ponds
    This film is delightful as it follows a community of swimmers at Hampstead Ponds throughout the year.

    It has a look and feel of a home movie, but so entertaining! Gave me the inspiration needed to get back into outdoor swimming again.
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    • joan-lockwood
    • Feb 20, 2019

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2019 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Swimming through the Seasons: The Hampstead Ponds
    • Filming locations
      • Hampstead Heath, Hampstead, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Laser Guided Productions
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      • £60,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 16 minutes
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      • Color

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