Two Ships
Two Ships

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Two Ships

2012
Movie
31 min
French

The overexcited night of a young pinched painter and a crazy comedienne. In the impossibility to end up alone, Laetitia and Thomas cross every situation between drama and lightness, until a violent event marks their meeting of a strange complicity.

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Director: Anna MearGenres: Documentary, Short

Plot Summary

This short documentary explores the parallel journeys of two ships, the "Brave Tern" and the "Seawise Giant." It contrasts their purposes and the lives connected to them, offering a glimpse into the vast world of maritime trade and the human element within it.

Critical Reception

As a short documentary, "Two Ships" received limited widespread critical reviews but is noted for its observational style and its ability to convey a sense of scale and human endeavor within the shipping industry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its concise portrayal of maritime life.

  • Seen as an interesting, albeit brief, look at industrial transport.

  • Praised for its visual storytelling.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short documentary is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The documentary focuses on two very different types of vessels: the "Brave Tern" is a tugboat, while the "Seawise Giant" (also known as the Jahre Viking) was once the longest ship ever built, a supertanker.

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CinemaSerf

"Laetitia" (Laetitia Dosch) is one of those people I'd dread to meet at a party. She's a bit drunk, opinionated and loves the sound of her own voice. "Thomas" (Thomas Lévy-Lasne) is her victim but he doesn't seem to mind. He's an artist wit...