Festival films

At Sea

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Director: Martin Marko / SVK / 2024 / 8 min /


Unreliable narrator. Howling wind. Swaying sea. Burning sand. Whooshing foam. And the calm after a storm.

Each chapter of this non-linear story leaves you thinking about the sea in a different way. This film evokes a sense of wonder, introspection, and connection with the timeless allure of the sea.

The narrative captures the story of a group of faceless heroes who embark on a sailing trip through the Mediterranean Sea. The infinite views and harsh conditions they face on their voyage to the unknown are retold by an old narrator who has a hard time remembering everything. It’s a story of spirit and life itself.

At Sea is an experimental documentary short that blends the raw beauty of a thrilling sailing adventure with a semi-fictional narrative. Dive into a tale where reality and fiction merge, creating a visually stunning and emotionally resonant exploration of the sea and the stories it inspires.

Will the heroes survive and return, or stay forever… at sea?

Director Martin Marko