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Deep Dive: Sea Sorrow (2017)

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Sea Sorrow
Sea Sorrow is a documentary directed by Vanessa Redgrave that focuses on child refugees amidst the European migrant crisis. The film presents personal stories and experiences of these children, shedding light on their struggles and the wider effects of the crisis. It features a cast that includes Ralph Fiennes and Emma Thompson, who contribute to the narrative through their performances. The film has a runtime of 74 minutes and was screened in the Special Screenings section at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. It holds a 67% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews, indicating a mixed reception. The tagline 'It may be you!' suggests a call for empathy and awareness regarding the plight of refugees.

Why Watch

  • •See Ralph Fiennes as Prospero in a unique role.
  • •Find out about child refugees in the European crisis.
  • •Meet Emma Thompson portraying Sylvia Pankhurst.

Did You Know

•The film was shown at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.
•Sea Sorrow has a 67% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 12 reviews.
•The film features Ralph Fiennes and Emma Thompson in its cast.
•The documentary has a total runtime of 74 minutes.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsAdvocates for refugeesFans of Vanessa Redgrave