Big River Man

"When I see a swimmer, I paint a drowned man."

Jan 16 2009 N/A 1h 40m
Documentary

Follows Martin Strel as he attempts to cover 3,375 miles of the Amazon River in what is being billed as the world's longest swim.

Plot

The film follows Slovenian endurance swimmer Martin Strel as he attempts the longest and most dangerous swim in history -- to swim the Amazon river. Accompanied by raconteur director John Maringouin, his worried son Borut and thoreauvian river guide Matthew Mohlke, Strel battles crocodiles, deadly parasites, piranhas and finally himself in the 3300 mile swim.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

John Maringouin

Production Countries

Slovenia, United States of America

Production Companies

Lightshow pictures

Languages

English, Slovenšcina

Awards

1 win & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,655
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA