Deep Water (2006)

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DEEP WATER is the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who enters the most daring nautical challenge ever – the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race.

Movie Overview
"Deep Water" is a documentary that came out in 2006. The film, directed by Louise Osmond and Jerry Rothwell, informs the incredible real story of Donald Crowhurst, a British business owner and amateur sailor who entered the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, daring to be the first individual to cruise solo and non-stop all over the world.

Main Characters
The main character, Donald Crowhurst, tends to his electronic services, but brings a latent passion for cruising. Sir Francis Chichester who is the only sailor who has finished a one-stop circumnavigating sail is another noteworthy character. Crowhurst's spouse, Clare Crowhurst and their kids likewise play essential roles in the story, having problem with fear and anticipation as they await for his return.

Crowhurst's Journey
In order to finance his dream venture, Crowhurst makes a deal with an entrepreneur. The deal stipulates that if he doesn't complete the voyage, he will lose the family home which is set as collateral. Without appropriate preparation and with a self-designed trimaran which is incomplete and lacking vital equipment, Crowhurst sets out on his journey.

Sadly, he quickly falls behind and begins dealing with increasing problems with his vessel. Soon, he recognizes he is not equipped to win the race, nor even endure the circular global sail. However, the threat of public embarrassment and financial destroy forces him to make drastic decisions.

The Deception
Donald begins to radio false reports of his location, pretending to circumnavigate the Earth while in truth he is drifting aimlessly in the South Atlantic. He keeps a double logbook, one illustrating his real unbearable journey and the other displaying a fabricated swift journey with incredible speed records.

Conclusion
The film is a heart-wrenching expedition into the mental breakdown of a male under unreasonable pressure. After months of solitude and torment, Crowhurst ultimately accepts defeat. The movie recommends that he deliberately sunk his boat and, without a life vest, delved into the sea to fulfill his awful end.

Tradition
"Deep Water" is a haunting tale of dreams, deceit, and ultimate disaster. It provides a supportive picture of Crowhurst as a flawed but brave dreamer and clarifies the pressures that led him down a path of deceptiveness. Other individuals of the race, buddies, household, and reporters frequently offer the narration in a seamless mix of previous and present narrative threads. Clearly archived video footage and pictures are released to reconstruct the time and state of mind of Crowhurst and the basic environment of the 60s.

In spite of the melancholic tone, the movie likewise supplies a more comprehensive reflection on the spirit of human experience and goal. Dissecting a man's courage to set off into the unknown and his battle to keep self-respect in the middle of failure. Through this enchanting marine disaster, "Deep Water" does a remarkable task of exploring what draws males to the sea and what keeps them there, typically against better judgement.

Top Cast

  • Tilda Swinton (small)
    Tilda Swinton
    Narrator
  • Simon Russell Beale (small)
    Simon Russell Beale
    Donald Crowhurst (voice)
  • Jean Badin (small)
    Jean Badin
    Bernard Moitessier (voice)
  • Donald Crowhurst
    Himself (archive footage)
  • Clare Crowhurst
    Herself
  • Simon Crowhurst
    Himself
  • Santiago Franchessie
    Himself
  • Ted Hynds
    Himself
  • Donald Kerr
    Self - Television Reporter
  • Robin Knox-Johnston (small)
    Robin Knox-Johnston
    Himself
  • Francoise Moitessier de Cazalet
    Herself