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201472 min0documentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Transatlantic

201472 min0documentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

A cargo ship crosses the Atlantic Ocean, capturing the daily life of its crew amid the vastness of the sea for 72 minutes.

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Félix Dufour-Laperrière

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A cargo ship crosses the Atlantic Ocean, capturing the daily life of its crew amid the vastness of the sea for 72 minutes.

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Félix Dufour-Laperrière

Félix Dufour-Laperrièredirector

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A cargo ship crosses the Atlantic Ocean, carrying a crew of men. They carry out daily tasks as waves crash against the hull. Filmed in 2014 by Félix Dufour-Laperrière, this 72-minute documentary captures life aboard the vessel. It presents a microcosm of existence amid the ocean's vastness. The film documents the challenges faced by the crew during this isolated crossing, reflecting on their experiences at sea.

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