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Calling of Arunachal - FULL LENGTH

An Indian kayaking odyssey, from Norwegian filmmaker Eirik Hansen.

It is just after the monsoon season and the rivers in Arunachal Pradesh are massive. Highwater may often be a blessing to kayakers, but it can also raise the river to unrunnable rapids. Seven whitewater kayakers heard the rivers roar and felt the calling for adventure. Follow as their expedition unfolds in the land of the rising sun!

  • Eirik Hansen
    Director
  • Eirik Hansen
    Writer
  • Eirik Hansen
    Producer
  • Eirik Hansen
    Key Cast
  • Matthias Weger
    Key Cast
    22 HOURS
  • Max Rayner
    Key Cast
    Dad Cam Summer
  • Manu Vink Wackernagel
    Key Cast
  • Gabriel Vink Wackernagel
    Key Cast
  • Adrian Mattern
    Key Cast
  • Kristof Stursa
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Adventure, Extreme sports, Expedition, Whitewater kayaking
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 2 minutes 14 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 8, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Norway
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Highland Cinema
    Fort William
    United Kingdom
    February 9, 2024
    UK Premiere
  • DeeFest 2024
    Llangollen
    United Kingdom
    April 12, 2024
  • Fjellsportfestivalen 2024
    Sogndal
    Norway
    February 21, 2024
    Norway premiere
Director Biography - Eirik Hansen

Hi!
My name is Eirik Hansen and I`m a Norwegian whitewater kayaker.
Together with my camera and friends I have been fortunate to travel to some of the most spectacular rivers on earth.
I love to be present on the river, tucked away from society with nothing but the mission ahead to be enjoyed.
My movies capture elusive moments and tells an authentic story of the life me and my friends meet while on the river.

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Director Statement

I have poured my heart into making this movie because the beauty of Arunachal rivers deserves to be shown in the best possible way. This adventure means alot to me and im grateful for my friends and the experiences we had along the way.

Creating a whitewater kayaking movie is a challenge and sometimes a hassle. Shooting in demanding conditions, taking care of the equipment while taking care of yourself in hard rivers takes alot of energy.
In the end, after the project is complete it is all worth it. A memory in time of the happy and tough times on an adventure.