The Blind Sea

Directed by Daniel Fenech
Australia
2024
94 mins

Synopsis

Professional athlete Matt Formston confronts a new, awe-inspiring challenge: surfing the biggest wave ever tackled by a blind surfer.

At the age of five, Matt lost 95% of his vision. It never stopped him from living the life he wanted and he became a Paralympic cyclist and world record holder. Matt’s life today isn’t just about sport – he’s also a husband, a father of three, and a corporate executive leading Diversity and Inclusion programs. Now a 4 x World Champion Para Surfer, Matt shares his experience by offering special blind goggles to Layne Beachley AO that recreate his vision on the waves. But the waves of the Sydney shoreline are nothing compared to Matt’s biggest challenge yet: taking on the infamous waves of Nazaré, Portugal, with support from big wave legend Dylan Longbottom.

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Tickets

Tue 11 June 2024, 8:15am
Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 5
Assisted ListeningWheelchair
Fri 14 June 2024, 8:15am
Dendy Newtown - Cinema 2
Assisted ListeningAudio DescriptionWheelchair
  • Year
    2024
  • Country
    Australia
  • Language
    In English
  • Director
    Daniel Fenech
  • Producer
    Heath Davis, Daniel Fenech, Dylan Longbottom, Nicola Nossal, Erin Fenech
  • Cast
    Matt Formston, Dylan Longbottom, Layne Beachley AO
  • Screenwriter
    Daniel Fenech
  • Cinematographer
    Chris Bland ACS
  • Editor
    Daniel Fenech
  • Genre
    Australian Films, Documentary, Sport, World Premieres, Disability
  • Premiere
    World Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Australian Distributor: Bonsai Films
  • Official Website
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