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201620 minGdocumentary

Slow-Ahead

201620 minGdocumentary

Dozens of ships transport wheat, coal, and oil daily along the Seine between the seaports of Rouen and Le Havre.

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Dozens of ships transport wheat, coal, and oil daily along the Seine between the seaports of Rouen and Le Havre.

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Marie Bottoisdirector

Marie Bottoiswriter

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Along the Seine, ships travel daily between Rouen and Le Havre, transporting wheat, coal, and oil. The vessels, painted in bright colors, move with a dull roar from mist to sunshine and day to night. Sailors appear as silhouettes against the backdrop of the river. The shore and the ships represent two distinct worlds that observe each other without ever connecting. This 20-minute documentary captures the rhythm of life along this vital waterway.

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