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The Flying Sailor

  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • History
Confirmed2022-06-136.05.8Trakt

The Flying Sailor is based on the Halifax Explosion of 1917 when two ships collided in the Halifax Harbour causing the largest accidental explosion in history. Among the tragic stories of the disaster is the remarkable account of a sailor who, blown skyward from the deck of a British cargo steamer, flew over 2 km before landing completely unharmed, but naked except for his boots.

The Flying Sailor is an animated comedy-fantasy film released in June 2022 that reimagines one of history's most extraordinary survival stories. Based on the 1917 Halifax Explosion—the largest accidental explosion ever recorded—the film follows a sailor who was blown over two kilometers through the air and survived with barely a scratch, clad only in his boots.

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2022-10-20

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    The Flying Sailor | Trailer | Oscar®-Nominated Animated Short

    YouTube · 2022-05-25
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    When was The Flying Sailor released?

    The Flying Sailor was released on June 13, 2022.

    What is The Flying Sailor based on?

    The film is inspired by the Halifax Explosion of December 6, 1917, when two ships collided in Halifax Harbour, causing the largest accidental explosion in history. It centers on the true account of a sailor who was blown skyward from a British cargo steamer and landed unharmed miles away.

    What genre is The Flying Sailor?

    The Flying Sailor is an animated comedy-fantasy film with historical elements.

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