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202584 minGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Wind, Tide & Oar

202584 minGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Through the rivers, coastlines, and open seas of the UK, Netherlands, and France, traditional sailing practices highlight themes of ecology and maritime heritage.

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Through the rivers, coastlines, and open seas of the UK, Netherlands, and France, traditional sailing practices highlight themes of ecology and maritime heritage.

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Huw Wahldirector

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Shot on a 1960s hand-wound analogue camera, a dialogue is fostered between sailor, boat, and the elements, which addresses themes of ecology, sustainability, heritage, traditional skills, and maritime history, whilst journeying through the rivers, coastlines, and open seas of the UK, Netherlands, and France.

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