Sea Countrymen
Originally released in 1955. Sea Countrymen is a documentary film. directed by Vittorio De Seta. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Sicily, Granitola, 1955. At the first light of dawn, the fishermen set out in their boats for open water, timing the rhythm of their oars to murmured chants. They set their nets in the sea, regulate the cords, organize the boats in a square. The men’s work becomes increasingly harder as the tuna are hoisted onto the boats, wriggling, beating their tails until death arrives and the water is tinged with blood.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Astra Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sea Countrymen about?
Sicily, Granitola, 1955. At the first light of dawn, the fishermen set out in their boats for open water, timing the rhythm of their oars to murmured chants. They set their nets in the sea, regulat...
Who directed Sea Countrymen?
Sea Countrymen was directed by Vittorio De Seta.
How long is Sea Countrymen?
Sea Countrymen has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Sea Countrymen released?
Sea Countrymen was released on November 1, 1955 in theaters.