Maelstrom (2019)
Maelstrom is a poetic found footage documentary about a paradise lost, composed of Syrian amateur videos. The film is inspired by the true story of a young Syrian refugee who, in search of a new home, tried to swim from Calais to England. During this fatal journey, memories of hist past life haunt the swimmer's mind. These flashbacks form a psychological web in which he slowly gets caught. It becomes apparent that the final destination is not England, but the paradise of a lost part.
Director: Misja Pekel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: October 18, 2019
Country: Netherlands
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maelstrom about?
- Maelstrom is a poetic found footage documentary about a paradise lost, composed of Syrian amateur videos. The film is inspired by the true story of a young Syrian refugee who, in search of a new home, tried to swim from Calais to England. During this fatal journey, memories of hist past life haunt the swimmer's mind. These flashbacks form a psychological web in which he slowly gets caught. It becomes apparent that the final destination is not England, but the paradise of a lost part.
- Who directed Maelstrom?
- Maelstrom was directed by Misja Pekel.
- How long is Maelstrom?
- Maelstrom has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Maelstrom?
- Maelstrom is a Documentary film.
- Where was Maelstrom produced?
- Maelstrom was produced in Netherlands.