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The Flying Sailor (2022)

6.0/10 0h 8m Jun 13, 2022
Animation Comedy Fantasy History

The Flying Sailor is based on the Halifax Explosion of 1917 when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour causing the largest accidental explosion in history. Among the tragic stories of the disaster is the remarkable account of a sailor who, blown skyward from the deck of a British cargo steamer, flew over 2 km before landing completely unharmed, but naked except for his boots.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Flying Sailor
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1

Key Crew

Writer Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby
Music Luigi Allemano
Producer David Christensen
Executive Producer David Christensen
Editor Chelsea Body
Director Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby

Production

ONF | NFB
CA

Videos & Trailers

Meet the Makers | Amanda Forbis & Wendy Tilby on The Flying Sailor (03m05s)
Meet the Makers | Amanda Forbis & Wendy Tilby on The Flying Sailor (03m05s)
Behind the Scenes
A Seaman’s Life Flashes Before His Eyes | The Flying Sailor | The New Yorker Screening Room
A Seaman’s Life Flashes Before His Eyes | The Flying Sailor | The New Yorker Screening Room
Featurette
The Flying Sailor | Trailer | Oscar®-Nominated Animated Short
The Flying Sailor | Trailer | Oscar®-Nominated Animated Short
Trailer

Image Gallery

Backdrops
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image

Keywords

based on true story halifax explosion hand drawn animation short film

Reviews from TMDB

CinemaSerf 6/10
Mar 22, 2024

It's probably just as well that the eponymous sailor is long dead for I don't think he'd be terribly impressed with the body these animators have decided to give him! He is strolling the harbour of Halifax when a sudden explosion as two ships appear to collide propels him up into the air, strips him ... Read more

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Based on 52 votes

Details
Release Date June 13, 2022
Runtime 0h 8m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.1
Links
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