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Boatbuilders

Documentary · 1h 45m · in cinemas from 15 November

Where to see it

4 screenings in 2 cities

2 screenings in Amsterdam

About

At Brooklin Boat Yard, sixty skilled craftsmen spend four seasons building the 56-foot wooden sailboat Kiandra for client Graham Green.

At Brooklin Boat Yard in Brooklin, Maine, sixty skilled craftsmen spend four seasons building a 56-foot wooden sailboat. The documentary follows the work on the vessel, named the Kiandra, which is being built for client Graham Green. Among the boatbuilders, the camera focuses on one of the yard’s bosses, Brian Larkin, and project manager Trent Glisson. Luke Lorentzen directed the film and also shot, produced and edited it. Around the harbor, the film portrays a close-knit community shaped by craft, shared joys and mutual respect.

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Facts

Director
Luke Lorentzen
Countries
United States
Studios
Hedgehog Films, Spark Features, Merino Films, Working Barn Productions, Evoke Media

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 45 minutes
In Dutch cinemas
From 15 November 2026

Questions

How long is Boatbuilders?

1 hour 45 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 5 minutes.

Where can I see Boatbuilders?

There are 4 screenings at 3 cinemas in 2 cities, most in Amsterdam (2) and Groningen (2). Pick your city above for the times.

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