Those who Choose the Sea (2025)
Inspired by the powerful true story of the Igbo Landing of 1803, where a group of enslaved Africans chose the ocean over slavery. This poetic film follows African freediver Tatiana Mendes as she confronts her own inner turmoil beneath the surface. Through the discipline of freediving, she dives into more than just water. She descends into inherited trauma, ancestral memory, and the quiet violence of modern life.
Director: Jack Lawes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: September 27, 2025
Cast
Country: Egypt
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ocean, slavery, short film, igbo, freediving
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Those who Choose the Sea about?
- Inspired by the powerful true story of the Igbo Landing of 1803, where a group of enslaved Africans chose the ocean over slavery. This poetic film follows African freediver Tatiana Mendes as she confronts her own inner turmoil beneath the surface. Through the discipline of freediving, she dives into more than just water. She descends into inherited trauma, ancestral memory, and the quiet violence of modern life.
- Who directed Those who Choose the Sea?
- Those who Choose the Sea was directed by Jack Lawes.
- Who stars in Those who Choose the Sea?
- Those who Choose the Sea stars Tatiana Mendes.
- How long is Those who Choose the Sea?
- Those who Choose the Sea has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Those who Choose the Sea?
- Those who Choose the Sea is a Documentary film.
- Where was Those who Choose the Sea produced?
- Those who Choose the Sea was produced in Egypt.