The Flying Sailor

2022 0h 8m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 61

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The Flying Sailor is based on the Halifax Explosion of 1917 when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour causing the largest accidental explosion in history. Among the tragic stories of the disaster is the remarkable account of a sailor who, blown skyward from the deck of a British cargo steamer, flew over 2 km before landing completely unharmed, but naked except for his boots.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wendy Tilby
Writers: Wendy Tilby, Amanda Forbis
Languages: No Language
Countries: Canada

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RUNTIME

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Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Chelsea Body 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: tt20240228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 61 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Wendy Tilby directs. Chelsea Body cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada. Dialogue in No Language.

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1Tight 8-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Editor Chelsea Body shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4IMDB entry: tt20240228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 61 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing: Chelsea Body
Runtime: 8 min · 0h 8m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Flying Sailor (2022)

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CinemaSerf2024-03-22
★ 6/10
It's probably just as well that the eponymous sailor is long dead for I don't think he'd be terribly impressed with the body these animators have decided to give him! He is strolling the harbour of Halifax when a sudden explosion as two ships appear to collide propels him up into the air, strips him of his clothes and plonks him down in a tree some 3km from the site. As he travels we are treated to some reminiscences from his young life, his sailing career and as his life flashes before our eyes we enjoy a gently engaging score from Luigi Allemano that helps keep things moving. This isn't my favourite style of animation - I prefer a little more natural proportion, and I gather that in truth he kept his boots on too! It's quite watchable, but entirely forgettable - sorry.

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