Sailor
Matroos
Synopsis
A teenager adores his sailor friend. He dreams about the exotic countries, marvellous starry skies and the inevitable homesickness that would bring his friend back to him. In a colourful series of mythical referential images, his fragile dreams get so unreal, that the enthusiasm for seeing his friend again turns into anxiousness.
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- Director
- Bavo Defurne
- Original Title
- Matroos
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- de Filmfabriek
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bavo Defurne
Department Leadership Roster
Bavo Defurne
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailor
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What is Sailor about?
A teenager adores his sailor friend. He dreams about the exotic countries, marvellous starry skies and the inevitable homesickness that would bring his friend back to him. In a colourful series of mythical referential images, his fragile dreams get so unreal, that the enthusiasm for seeing his friend again turns into anxiousness.
Who directed Sailor?
Sailor was directed by Bavo Defurne.
Who stars in Sailor?
The principal cast of Sailor includes Joram Schurmans, Tom De With, Tim Peters, Hilde Wils, Jason Nardone.
When was Sailor released and how long is it?
Sailor was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 16m.