Bluestocking Film Salon: Somewhere Else Entirely with Ruth Fainlight

Film Screening and Q&A

“When I’m not writing poetry everything is okay, life’s fine, but it is not entire. Something is missing.” – Ruth Fainlight

Bluestocking Oxford invites you to join us at Christ Church for a rare insight into the life and work of one of Britain’s renowned literary figures – Ruth Fainlight – in a film created by acclaimed photographer and close friend, Emily Andersen. The screening at the Michael Dummett Lecture Theatre will be followed by an exclusive discussion with Emily Andersen and Ruth Fainlight, hosted by Bluestocking Editor-in-Chief Olivia Hurton. After the talk, we invite you to join the speakers and the Bluestocking team at the drinks reception.

Andersen’s film is a vivid portrait of Fainlight, now aged 94, delicately drawing out different fragments of the poet’s life. Andersen captures her at home in London, making notes, on her walks, and in the seaside town of Brighton. This is a true cinematic treat - bringing together poetry and beautifully shot visuals, Somewhere Else Entirely explores themes of memory, time, loss and friendship.

Dress code: Poets and Muses

Details: 7.30-9.30pm at the Michael Dummett Lecture Theatre, Christ Church

N.B. This event is free but booking is required. Please use your Oxford student email address to sign up.

If you have any questions or requirements please email bluestocking.editor@gmail.com