FILM: Wind, Tide & Oar (PG)

A beautiful exploration of engineless sailing, shot on analogue film over three years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements alone, following a diverse array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigation.

Journeying through rivers, coastlines, and open seas, spanning the UK, the Netherlands, and France, Wind, Tide & Oar creates a contemplative space, addressing themes of ecology, heritage, traditional skills, and maritime history. Using a 1960s hand-wound camera, Wahl offers a poetic and intimate perspective on a millennia-old craft, upended by the invention of mechanised power.

“A work of exceptional artistic skill…one of the most daringly ambitious and original films of the year. ★★★★” Film Review Daily

“This contemplative documentary is a feast for the ears and the eyes, its gorgeous imagery giving Turner a run for his money” – The Guardian

Tickets £8

Concession £7