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SAILAU (60 min)

Danish explorer and director Jensen and three Papuan sailors embark on their world-first attempt to circumnavigate the island of New Guinea, all in a traditional Papuan sailing canoe. As they navigate through treacherous waters, they must overcome their differences and work together to avoid bewitched reefs, evade crushing waves, and survive the dangerous northwest monsoon. Through stunning cinematography and heart-pumping action, the film captures the spirit of an epic adventure and the unbreakable bond between people from different cultures united by a common goal.

  • Thor F Jensen
    Director
    Salty Sideburns, Det Rød-hvide Bånd.
  • Dr Sophie Pascoe
    Producer
  • Sanakoli John
    Producer
  • Sanakoli John
    Key Cast
  • Justin John
    Key Cast
  • Job Siaye
    Key Cast
  • Thor F. Jensen
    Key Cast
    Salty Sideburns, Det rød-hvide bånd
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Genres:
    adventure, expedition, sailing, travel, Indigenous
  • Runtime:
    60 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Denmark, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Doc Edge International Film Festival Auckland
    Auckland
    New Zealand
    June 4, 2023
    World premiere
    Official selection
  • Doc Edge International Film Festival Wellington
    Wellington
    New Zealand
    June 9, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official selection
  • International Maritime Film Festival – Grand Prize
    Bucksport, Maine
    United States
    North America
    Grand Prize
  • Nordic Adventure Film Festival – Best Nordic Film
    Copenhagen
    Denmark
    December 1, 2023
    Nordic Premiere
    Best Nordic Film
  • Adventure Travel FIlm Festival
    Costwolds
    United Kingdom
    Uk Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Jacht Film Festival
    Warzaw
    Poland
    December 3, 2023
    Poland Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Thor F Jensen

Salty Sideburns. Denmark 2013. Winner, Best Danish Adventure Film – Nordic Adventure Film Festival.
Det Rød-hvide Bånd. Denmark 2015. Winner, Best Action Sport Film – Nordic Adventure Film Festival

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Director Statement

SAILAU is part of a social impact campaign to promote Papua New Guinea and inspire the youth to preserve their cultural heritage.

I'm on a mission to Redefining Adventure, through inclusion, culture and purpose.