About Sea Fever

Sea Fever is a 2019 science fiction thriller film written and directed by Neasa Hardiman. The movie follows Siobhán, a marine biology student who prefers the isolation of her lab to human contact. She finds herself on a fishing trawler, where she must overcome her personal torments and work with the crew to survive a lethal, parasitic infection that has taken over their water supply.

Making / Production

The film is an Irish-Swedish-Belgian co-production. It was shot on location in Ireland under the vision of Neasa Hardiman who crafted a thriller anchored by a strong, relatable female lead. The movie had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2019.

Actors

• Hermione Corfield as Siobhán - The lead character who gives a stunning performance as the socially awkward but incredibly intelligent marine biologist.
• Dougray Scott as Gerard - The captain of the trawler, Gerard. Scott exudes a sense of enduring authority and tension as he navigates the crew out of mortal danger.
• Connie Nielsen as Freya - The ship’s cook and Gerard’s wife. Nielsen provides a strong and compassionate counterpoint to the otherwise male-centered cast.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Sea Fever" derives from a poem by John Masefield.
• The film has comparisons drawn with terrifying sea-themed films like 'Jaws' and 'The Abyss'.
• Insights from marine biologists were used in the creation of the parasitic organisms depicted in the movie.

Awards

The film earned positive reviews and won the Best VFX award at the Molins Film Festival in 2019.

Quotes

• "Your friends are your weakness and my strength." - Siobhán
• "The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient." - Gerard

Music, Soundtrack

• The eerie and suspenseful score of Sea Fever was crafted by composer Christoffer Franzén.