Amongst the Ruins: Why Civilizations Collapse and Communities Disappear Future Henry James created one of

Henry James created one of his most magnificent heroines

a fuel tanker jack-knifes and explodes

this film continues to resonate powerfully today

Béatrice Dalle screen tests

Consumed by the passing of his wife and the child he never had

Amongst the Ruins: Why Civilizations Collapse and Communities Disappear Future Henry James created one ofAmongst the Ruins explores the loss of ancient civilisations, the collapse of ruling elites and the disappearance of more recent communities and their local traditions. Some of these are now sealed under 3,000 year old peat, others lost to rising seas or sands, and the carcasses of 20th century buildings which serve as reminders of the destructive power of war.