Summaries

SISU follows a ten person cycling team from a small community in Maine on a journey to compete in a 1,358KM race around Iceland. The film explores the motivations of amateur athletes and considers the role adventure plays in life.

SISU follows a ten person cycling team from a small community in Maine on a journey to compete in a 1,358KM race around the perimeter of Iceland. The one hour documentary combines an observational filmmaking style with elements of a travelogue and engagement of action sport. Set just after the summer solstice, the team faces rapidly changing road and weather conditions as they push forward against the 72 hour time limit. The film explores the motivations of amateur athletes pursuing a massive physical challenge and considers the role adventure plays in contemporary life.

Details

Keywords
  • journey
  • iceland
  • action sports
  • cycling
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Feb 21, 2019
Countries of origin United States
Official sites Facebook Roku
Language English
Filming locations Norway, Maine, USA
Production companies Key + Kitestring

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Tech specs

Runtime 55m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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