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Alone at Sea

Name: Alone at Sea
Director: Eric Bellion
Released: 2019
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Eric Bellion

Runtime

82 minutes

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Alone at Sea is a deeply personal exploration of isolation and human endurance. Since the film revolves around a solo yacht race, it does not have the structure to represent multiple aspects of diversity. The documentary focuses on the psychological journey of one man against nature. This singular focus on individual struggle means it does not address social, racial, or gender dynamics. Ultimately, the film operates as a man-versus-nature narrative, adhering to traditional clichés of individual achievement without challenging established social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alone at Sea have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on a single male protagonist and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does Alone at Sea portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional masculinity, focusing on endurance and stoicism. It does not challenge gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alone at Sea?

Minimal

The documentary centers on a single individual in a historically homogeneous sporting context. It lacks a diverse cast or multicultural crew.

How does Alone at Sea represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows a Western perspective of a lone individual facing existential solitude. It celebrates personal willpower without addressing cultural or systemic issues.

Does Alone at Sea include disability representation?

Minimal

Physical and psychological challenges are portrayed as athletic rigor rather than disability. Characters with disabilities are not shown taking control of their situations.

Present on Screen

Provides an immersive, first-person perspective on extreme psychological and physical endurance.
Offers a unique document of human solitude and willpower.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of multiple aspects of diversity due to its focus on a single protagonist.
Operates within traditional, homogeneous frameworks of masculine achievement and Western individualism.

Official Synopsis

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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