Against the Tides (2018)

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The story of an extraordinary woman, marathon swimmer Beth French, attempting the world’s most extreme swimming challenge. Driven to be a role model for her autistic son, and by her battle with lifelong illness (ME), Beth confronts jellyfish, sharks, wild weather and reluctant skippers. But as her journey unfolds, dangers of the sea prove easier to conquer than upheavals of the heart.

Director: Stefan Stuckert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
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Screenplay

Music: Simon Elms
Cinematography: Damian Paul Daniel
Editing: Paul Carlin, Becky Way
Production: ARTE, Nevision, Oceans 7 Films, Red Rock Entertainment, Zero One Film, BR
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Swimming: Endurance Underwater

Keywords

autism, swimmer, swimming, autistic

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Stefan Stuckert
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Against the Tides about?
The story of an extraordinary woman, marathon swimmer Beth French, attempting the world’s most extreme swimming challenge. Driven to be a role model for her autistic son, and by her battle with lifelong illness (ME), Beth confronts jellyfish, sharks, wild weather and reluctant skippers. But as her journey unfolds, dangers of the sea prove easier to conquer than upheavals of the heart.
Who directed Against the Tides?
Against the Tides was directed by Stefan Stuckert.
How long is Against the Tides?
Against the Tides has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Against the Tides?
Against the Tides is a Documentary film.
Where was Against the Tides produced?
Against the Tides was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Against the Tides?
The themes of Against the Tides include: Swimming: Endurance Underwater.