“Irklais per Atlanta” (2024) is a documentary that follows the journey of Aurimas Valujavicius, a Lithuanian who embarked on an extraordinary solo rowing expedition across the Atlantic Ocean. The film showcases Aurimas’ intense preparation and daily challenges as he attempts to row 8,500km alone in a small boat, commemorating the pilots who tried the same journey 90 years prior.
Aurimas Valujavicius undertakes this daunting task to honor the memory of S. Darius and S. Girėnas, who attempted a transatlantic flight. The documentary captures his physical and psychological struggles, showcasing the courage and determination required for such an incredible feat. Despite facing immense challenges during the four-month journey, Aurimas’s achievement is portrayed as astounding and highly inspiring.
The film immerses viewers in Aurimas’ experience of loneliness, euphoria, pain, joy, anxiety, and hope as he navigates the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean from continental Europe to continental North America. With meticulous preparation, strict discipline, and unwavering dedication to his goal, Aurimas sets out on this historic and record-breaking voyage with the mantra never to stop paddling.
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