Disappearance at Sea

  • 14'
  • United Kingdom
  • 1996
Starting point for Disappearance at sea was the tragic adventure of Donald Crowhurst, who in 1968 set out to sail the around the world. Realising within a few weeks that his boat would not make it to the Southern Ocean, he set about deceiving the world as to his real position. He kept two log books: one false but ingenious document of his alleged progress around the world; the second described his real journey and his gradual loss of mind. Finally, overwhelmed by his deceit, Crowhurst jumped overboard only a few hundred miles from the British coast.
  • 14'
  • United Kingdom
  • 1996
Director
Tacita Dean
Country of production
United Kingdom
Year
1996
Festival Edition
IFFR 1997
Length
14'
Medium
16mm
Language
English
Director
Tacita Dean
Country of production
United Kingdom
Year
1996
Festival Edition
IFFR 1997
Length
14'
Medium
16mm
Language
English