Solo

2008 0h 55m EN

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5.5

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★5.5TMDB · 12

DocumentaryAdventure

Synopsis

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Michôd and Peedom's hour-long documentary recounts the tale of Andrew McAuley, an Australian adventurer who, in 2006, launched a quest to become the first person to paddle a kayak across the treacherous Tasman Sea, one of the loneliest and toughest stretches of water in the world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Andrew McAuley
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Michôd
Writers: Chris Thorburn, David Michôd
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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RUNTIME

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Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Michôd, shot by Jonathan Biggins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mark Fox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1297301 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Michôd directs. Jonathan Biggins behind the camera. Mark Fox cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 55-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by David Michôd, shot by Jonathan Biggins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Mark Fox shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt1297301 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.