Blind Cinema

An unusual group sets sail from St Petersburg to Finland The crew which consists of visionimpaired people and people with normal eyesight learns to work together in order to successfully complete their undertaking The observational documentary shows the crews first contact with the boat which is done by touch and then follows their daily routine while at sea The disinterested camera records a reality that overcomes our prejudices regarding the helplessness of blind people The problemfree journey gives the sailors space for new sensations Excerpts from the ships log show us aspects of the mission ie the transformation of oneself that can change the world