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The Flying Sailor

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When a nearby ship explodes, a sailor embarks on an unexpected existential journey. An exploration of the fragility of life through a sailor's near-death experience inspired by the real-life catastrophic Halifax explosion of 1917.

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William Schwartz Book & Film Globe 03/16/2023
Brief and existentialist in its depiction of an olde tyme sailor hurtling to and from the heavens in the wake of a massive explosion. Go to Full Review Alan Ng Film Threat 02/08/2023
8/10
It shows how an animated film’s medium can enhance its story. Though the short is computer generated, filmmakers Tilby and Forbis employ a soft-edge watercolor art style, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Amanda Forbis

Director

Wendy Tilby

Director

Amanda Forbis

Screenwriter

Wendy Tilby

Screenwriter

David Christensen

Producer

David Christensen

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Synopsis When a nearby ship explodes, a sailor embarks on an unexpected existential journey. An exploration of the fragility of life through a sailor's near-death experience inspired by the real-life catastrophic Halifax explosion of 1917.
Director
Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby
Producer
David Christensen
Screenwriter
Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby
Production Co
National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Genre
Drama, Animation
Runtime
8m