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Philosopher of the Sea
The documentary Philosopher of the Sea follows Yrvind closely for five years. How he constructs his boats and attempts a solo voyage between Ireland and New Zealand, a journey of almost 20.000 kilometres over open water.

The documentary shows not only the physical obstacles that age brings, but also the psychological as well as philosophical questions an 83-year-old adventurer faces as he approaches the final years of his life. Through Yrvind's own stories and those of his friends, we get an understanding of his background and what made him choose this path in life – as a hermit of the sea distanced from conventional society.In the documentary, we also meet Yrvind's close friends and hear about their joint journeys and how he has inspired others to change their lives. Philosopher of the Sea is not primarily a film about sailing but asks questions about what kind of life we want to live, about consumer society, about death and aging, and whether it is possible to lead a lifestyle that goes outside the norm.

Philosopher of the Sea is directed by Andreas Eidhagen at The Motor. Producer at The Motor is Annika Gritti. Executive producer at Viaplay Group is Magnus Coinberg. The documentary Philosopher of the Sea is produced in a feature film format of 78 minutes.