The third instalment in our Outdoor Adventures strand this Season is an exhilarating documentary, narrated by Charles Dance (Game of Thrones, The Crown), that has local ties and encapsulates an incredible snapshot of the adventurous spirit of almost forgotten mythical adventurers of old.
Following this screening, we’re excited to welcome the film’s director, Michael Corker, to the Curzon for a live Q&A.
How far would you go searching for something that may not exist? A 19th century treasure hunter’s journal inspires a captivating journey to seek out and surf a mythical, never-ridden wave in some of the most remote and dangerous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. For renowned skipper, Matt Knight, sailing to unpredictable and uncharted regions is impossible to resist. As a lifelong thrill-seeker, he is constantly testing the limits of what’s possible, something world-class big wave surfer Andrew Cotton has also built his career on. With family and friends, they board the beautiful catamaran Hecate and follow clues to this ‘perfect wave’.
Following this screening, we’re excited to welcome the film’s director, Michael Corker, to the Curzon for a live Q&A.
How far would you go searching for something that may not exist? A 19th century treasure hunter’s journal inspires a captivating journey to seek out and surf a mythical, never-ridden wave in some of the most remote and dangerous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. For renowned skipper, Matt Knight, sailing to unpredictable and uncharted regions is impossible to resist. As a lifelong thrill-seeker, he is constantly testing the limits of what’s possible, something world-class big wave surfer Andrew Cotton has also built his career on. With family and friends, they board the beautiful catamaran Hecate and follow clues to this ‘perfect wave’.
Starring:
Charles Dance, Andrew Cotton, Taz Knight
Directed By:
Michael Corker
Running time:
93 mins