Seaborne

Documentary filmmaker Kirsten Johnson turns the camera on her own family, exploring their intimate and often challenging relationships with the sea. The film weaves together personal memories, ancestral history, and the profound impact of water on their lives and identities. It delves into the ways water shapes us, both physically and emotionally, from birth to death.

Seaborne has been praised for its deeply personal and artistic exploration of family, memory, and the natural world. Critics have lauded Kirsten Johnson's intimate filmmaking style and her ability to find universal themes in her specific family history, particularly in relation to the ocean.

• A profoundly intimate and poetic documentary about family and the sea.

• Kirsten Johnson's signature visual style shines through in this deeply personal reflection.

• Explores universal themes of memory, loss, and connection through a unique lens.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate the film's emotional depth and artistic approach, finding it a moving and thought-provoking experience. Some viewers noted its contemplative pace, while others were captivated by the intimate family portraits and stunning visuals.

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival 2023.

Director Kirsten Johnson originally began filming her family with a different project in mind, but the recurring theme of water and its connection to her family's life became the central focus of 'Seaborne'.