Whangarei Film Society - screenings for TUESDAY October 8th
Good People
On TUESDAY the 8th October at 6pm, WFS will be screening the fascinating sailing documentary, Philosopher of the Sea.
This is a multi award-winning documentary and the FIRST TIME it has been screened in New Zealand.
ONE NIGHT ONLY - DON'T MISS IT
Our 8pm screening will be the French comedy, The Crime is Mine.
PHILOSOPHER OF THE SEA
Sweden, 2023, Documentary, Rated G
Director: Andreas Oscar Eidhagen
"Simple habits. Simple boat." - Sven Yrvind
This multi award-winning film shines a light on the Swedish boat designer, builder and sailor, Sven Yrvind. During his life, he has become a world-renowned figure for his solo voyages across oceans.
Now 83, Sven has, for the last five years, been building a boat for a solo journey spanning 15,000 miles from Ireland to New Zealand. It is estimated to take 300 days.
But for Sven, the real exploration of this journey is of a much deeper nature; about how people choose to live their lives.
Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Tuesday 8th October at 6pm as part of the Whangarei 2024 Maritime Festival.
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Created by Motor Moving Pictures and distributed by the Viaplay Group
Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. $15 Non members.
All welcome. Cash only please.
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PLEASE NOTE: NO screenings on Thursday 10th October.
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