

Alone at Sea
2019-02-13 · 82 min · ★ 5.6
A feature-length documentary tracing Eric Bellion's psychological journey during his race on the Vendée Globe 2016-2017, a yacht race around the globe, single-handed and without assistance. Eric Bellion filmed himself during the 99 days of his race. He has never sailed solo for more than 6 days. This is an unprecedented immersive document of a man facing himself, loneliness and natural elements.
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- Eric Bellion
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- Les Films du Cap
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- France
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- Released
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