Build a Ship, Sail to Sadness


1h 9m 2007

Brief Synopsis

Young solitary Vincent rides his moped through a deserted Scottish mountain region. His mission: to "heal the loneliness" of the few scattered inhabitants by introducing a mobile disco to the area. Driven by messianic determination and an addiction to petrol fumes, he struggles to keep his disintegr

Film Details

Also Known As
Build a Ship, Sail to Sadness
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Music
Musical
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 9m

Synopsis

Young solitary Vincent rides his moped through a deserted Scottish mountain region. His mission: to "heal the loneliness" of the few scattered inhabitants by introducing a mobile disco to the area. Driven by messianic determination and an addiction to petrol fumes, he struggles to keep his disintegrating vision afloat amidst the hostile landscape and stubborn indifference of the locals.

Film Details

Also Known As
Build a Ship, Sail to Sadness
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Music
Musical
Release Date
2007

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 9m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter February 1, 2008

Released in United States 2007

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Cinema of the Future: Sturm and Drang) January 24-February 4, 2007.

Shown at the Los Angeles Film Festival (International Showcase) June 21-July 1, 2007.

Feature directorial debut for Laurin Federlein.

Released in United States Winter February 1, 2008 (NY)

Released in United States 2007 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Cinema of the Future: Sturm and Drang) January 24-February 4, 2007.)

Released in United States 2007 (Shown at the Los Angeles Film Festival (International Showcase) June 21-July 1, 2007.)