Hard to Windward (1957)
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- Australia
- Runtime
- 18 min
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary follows a boat competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. It shows footage of the race from the 1956 event, focusing on Kurrewa IV which finished first.
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What happens
Hard to Windward is a 1957 Australian documentary film following a boat during the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. It was filmed during the 1956 race and featured footage from Kurrewa IV who took line honors. The film won the 1958 Australian Film Institute award for Best Documentary. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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