THE BLIND SEA. "Bloody amazing." Review
Mon, 19 Aug
|Caloundra
With only 3% vision, the 3x World Champion Australian blind surfer Matt Formston’s is pushed to the limits with a dangerous challenge, surfing the monster waves of Nazaré. This thrilling documentary is straight from the Portuguese Surf FF and the Syd FF. Inspirational ? YES.
Time & Location
19 Aug 2024, 7:00 pm – 8:35 pm
Caloundra, 2/11 Bulcock St, Caloundra QLD 4551, Australia
About the Event
THE BLIND SEA film trailer HERE
Finalist at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival and the Portugese Surf Film Festival
With insights from World Champions Layne Beachley AO, Sam Bloom, Joel Parkinson and big wave legends
Lucas ‘Chumbo’ Chianca and Dylan Longbottom. THE BLIND SEA is an inspirational and breathtaking documentary about Australian Matt Formston, 3x World Champion blind surfer.
The film follows Matt around the world as he pushes his limits and goes for the biggest challange yet, breaking the world record for a blind surfer and surfing the monster waves of Nazare
Diagnosed with Macular Dystrophy at age five, Matt shares some of his processes that have enabled him to succeed at the highest level -both in and out of the water, despite facing a lifetime of judgment and prejudice.
This thought provoking account explores the remarkable career of one of the greatest blind surfers of all and on a big screen films like this are alwasy mesmerizing.
“The Blind Sea combines intimate portrait with epic action to produce a film that has to be heard every bit as much as seen” Cinema Australia
“A stunner of a doco. You cannot help but be awe-struck, inspired and thoroughly entertained by Matt Formston’s incredible story and its telling. The Blind Sea is also masterfully created - an aesthetic and sonic experience. Highly recommended - brilliant!” David Everest. In Macarthur Magazine
"Bloody amazing." Brian Laul Rainbow Crossing
“Spectacular cinematography filled with mesmerising visuals, amazing sound design and inspiring storyline” Cmytown