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Coming from the Baltic where the classic yacht scene in the early 80´s was still unnoticed, the Mediterranean scene was a shock. Actually a positive one! The old yachting style with enormous yachts, marvellous craftmanship and large crews was back. A world that even experts had said to be dead forever. ”LA Nioulargue” was already the annual absolute highlight of this renaissance, featuring spectacular yachts from the drawing boards of Fife, Nicholson, Alden, Stephens, Herreshoff and many others.
It felt as if the excitement of all involved as well as of spectators was filling every fibre. A sort of electricity filled the air. I guess many felt this was absolutely unique and precious: it was the celebration of cultural values, demonstrating the positive forces of humans, the skills of designers, craftsmen as well as sailors. It was magic! The film tries to capture this introducing the viewer to the yachts, to their aesthetics, to the competition, and to the ”apres-sail” activities of St. Tropez: You are there, sitting in a waterfront cafe-chair, watching scenes from another era …. |
Movie Previews
In the Showroom
The International Rule
Athena-The Rebirth
Seven Movements
The Rise of the Classic
Tracks of Borkum Riff
The Creation of Alithia
Styles and Trials
Robbe & Berking
Beyond the Golden Age
Ups and Downs
The Lady Anne
Enchanted
Atlantic Challenge
Nine Eights
Sailors, Classics
La Nioulargue
