Drowning in Dreams is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Tim Southam and released in 1997.[1] The film centres on Fred Broennle, a German-Canadian businessman from Thunder Bay, Ontario, who engaged in a multi-year effort to raise the shipwrecked Gunilda from the bottom of Lake Superior.[2]
| Drowning in Dreams | |
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| Directed by | Tim Southam |
| Produced by | Michael Allder |
| Cinematography | Éric Cayla |
| Edited by | Nick Hector |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film premiered at the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary at the 18th Genie Awards.[4]
References edit
- ^ Liam Lacey, "Film Review: Drowning in Dreams". The Globe and Mail, November 22, 1997.
- ^ Marc Horton, "Film explores nature of obsession; Mad desire to salvage a sunken ship leaves man 'Drowning in Dreams'". Edmonton Journal, September 6, 1997.
- ^ Christopher Harris, "Toronto International Film Festival, Day 9, Pick of the day: Drowning in Dreams". The Globe and Mail, September 12, 1997.
- ^ "Sweet Hereafter leads the Genie award pack". The Province, November 5, 1997.
External links edit
- Drowning in Dreams at IMDb
- Drowning in Dreams at the National Film Board of Canada catalog
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