Sisu (2019)
sisu
55 min
SISU follows a ten person cycling team from a small community in Maine on a journey to compete in a 1,358KM race around the perimeter of Iceland. The one hour documentary combines an observational filmmaking style with elements of a travelogue and engagement of action sport. Set just after the summer solstice, the team faces rapidly changing road and weather conditions as they push forward against the 72 hour time limit. The film explores the motivations of amateur athletes pursuing a massive physical challenge and considers the role adventure plays in contemporary life.
- Release date
- February 25, 2020
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Amanda Hemmerich as Self
- Casey Reynolds as Self
- Kate Bonawitz as Self
- Krissa Emery as Self
- Erik Person as Self
- Blue Butterfield as Self
- Scott Berk as Self
- Jesse Wall as Self
- Matt Sunday as Self
- Kevin Robichaud as Self
Crew
- Jon Mercer · Director
- Jon Mercer · Writer
- Jon Mercer · Producer
- Noises At Dusk · Composer
- David Bouley · Cinematographer
- Jon Mercer · Cinematographer
- Sam Oldmeadow · Editor