Looking at the Sea
Synopsis
“When I was shooting the material that ended up in "Looking at the Sea", I was standing on these cliffs on the west coast of Ireland, looking west into the sun and thinking about the immigrants who wanted to leave Ireland because of the famines and were confronted with that same perspective. They must have seen the sea as this huge complicated obstacle. I was struck by how alluring, how seductive the light on the sea was, and also how, when you’re standing on the shore, there’s something utterly incomprehensible about the sea. I remember being reminded of a piece written by Henry David Thoreau in "Cape Cod", about a ship that crashed at Cohasset, an amazing meditation on the aftermath of the ill-fated St. John, which had come from Galway.” –Peter Hutton
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hutton
- Original Title
- Looking at the Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hutton
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hutton
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Looking at the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Looking at the Sea about?
“When I was shooting the material that ended up in "Looking at the Sea", I was standing on these cliffs on the west coast of Ireland, looking west into the sun and thinking about the immigrants who wanted to leave Ireland because of the famines and were confronted with that same perspective. They must have seen the sea as this huge complicated obstacle. I was struck by how alluring, how seductive the light on the sea was, and also how, when you’re standing on the shore, there’s something utterly incomprehensible about the sea. I remember being reminded of a piece written by Henry David Thoreau in "Cape Cod", about a ship that crashed at Cohasset, an amazing meditation on the aftermath of the ill-fated St. John, which had come from Galway.” –Peter Hutton
Who directed Looking at the Sea?
Looking at the Sea was directed by Peter Hutton.
Who stars in Looking at the Sea?
The principal cast of Looking at the Sea includes Not specified.
When was Looking at the Sea released and how long is it?
Looking at the Sea was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 15m.