Etwas vom Besten überhaupt. Bewundernswerte Eltern, authentisch, gesunde Kinder. Eine Kindheit, die ich meinen Kindern wünschte. Sehr berührend!

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Some viewers seem to have misunderstood that the filmmaker does not reflect the views of the portrayed parents. Instead, she takes on a ive, observational role—similar to that of a nature documentary.

From a cinematic perspective, this is a high-quality documentary. The atmospheric visuals, complemented by subtle music, provide an impressive and authentic insight into the Schwörer family’s life. Recording sound on a sailing vessel must have been challenging, yet the final film delivers clear dialogues and immersive ambient sounds. The director has also succeeded in creating a coherent narrative thread. However, the use of absolute timestamps (e.g., specific years) would have provided better structure than relative time indicators like “two years later.” Overall, this is a well-crafted piece that truly captivated me and allowed me to immerse myself in the world of ocean sailing.… Show more

Part 2/2: The Parents’ Actions
Dario Schwörer’s behavior comes across as highly self-centered. In crucial moments, he appears remarkably detached—for example, when his wife breaks down in tears because their older children express a desire for a structured school life in Switzerland rather than continuing to sail around the world. His response is cold and lacking in empathy. Additionally, the eldest children are expected to take on responsibilities for their younger siblings at an early age, a duty he explicitly imposes on them.

From birth, the children are integrated into their parents’ life project, whether they like it or not. Of course, they gain experiences that many other children never will—self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, and a deep connection with nature. But the downside is that they lack access to conventional education, social structures, and, most importantly, the freedom to choose their own path.

Basic planning also seems to be neglected in critical areas. For example, his wife’s high blood pressure during pregnancy is merely speculated upon—when a simple blood pressure monitor on board could have provided clarity. Vitamin deficiencies are addressed with canned vegetables instead of dietary supplements, fermented foods, or citrus fruits. Even fresh sprouts like watercress could have been grown on board. By the time the family embarks on a trek through a region inhabited by polar bears, the line between courage and recklessness becomes dangerously blurred.

While Dario and Sabine consciously chose this lifestyle, their children did not. Collecting plastic waste and raising awareness about climate change is commendable, but does it justify the sacrifices their children have made? The fact that the older children now want to return to Switzerland suggests that the nomadic lifestyle was not as romantic for them as their father envisioned. He persuaded his wife by promising her a piano in every port, but the children were given no say in the matter. For young minds that need stability, security, and social connections, this environment is far from ideal. His unwavering faith in divine protection and his risk assessment seem questionable at best. In the end, he has dragged six children into a life of uncertainty—one from which they must now struggle to free themselves.… Show more

On the one hand, as an amateur yachtsman, I understand adults who want to devote their lives to exploring the ocean and traveling the world on a boat. This is certainly very inspiring and motivating for many to take up yachting and feel the taste of freedom, the smell of the sea, sunrises, sunsets, getting to know new countries and fauna, etc.

On the other hand, I have many questions for them as parents... To expose their children to absolutely unjustified risks for what? To show them the world and teach them yachting? And is that what they want? Judging by the film, the eldest daughter would like to stay in school and spend time with friends. What kind of education can they give their children on a boat? Yes, we saw that they do grammar homework, play musical instruments and speak other languages. And what about other subjects, socialization, hobbies?... Can adults provide medical assistance to children if necessary? And can children help adults in case of emergency?

Question for the father and captain... Was it worth risking the lives of your crew and family during a storm while moored in Iceland (or Norway, it doesn't matter), when your stern mooring line was torn off and the boat was hanging only by the bow mooring line? As a climate and weather expert, didn't you know that there would be a strong wind and that the boat would need to be strengthened with mooring lines and springs? Why didn't you move the boat to a safer marina the day before the storm? As a captain and a man, why didn't you think about your crew, that it would have been better for them to stay on shore and spend the night in a hotel that night? In my opinion, this is simply irresponsible.

A mother complained in the hospital that she hadn't eaten fruits and vegetables during her pregnancy. Doesn't it bother her that this could have a negative effect on her unborn child? And the fact that the boat has a limited amount of fresh water means that they were obliged to save water during the cruise and could not take a shower, probably, for weeks (the age from New York to the Azores is 2-3 weeks depending on the wind, the route). Is this normal for children? Especially for a baby, who needs diapers, sterile bottles, water, food, etc. (I know he was born later, but the question still is valid). Where did they put all the garbage (e.g. diapers?) they produced? Did they really store them in the garbage bin until they get to the next marina? What about washing cloth during the cruise? These aspects were not shown at all.

Why have you never washed the boat? It looks like it has not been used for several seasons. Usually yachtsmen love their boats and take care of their appearance, but not in this case, apparently. You are sailing under the Swiss flag, with a bunch of sponsorship logos with a mainsail with a Victorinox knife, and you can not wash the boat in the marina? Is this how you position Switzerland in the waters of the world's oceans? At the very least, this is not aesthetically pleasing, at the most it is simply disrespect for the country and for yourself first of all.

As for the nature shots, there's nothing special. They showed just a piece of the Azores, a little bit of Svalbard, the Alps, glaciers. Been both in Azores and Svalbard and can say that those place are amazing and with drone you can make fantastic shots, but this wasn't shown in the movie. The drone footage of a polar bear from close range also raises a question - if you care so much about nature, maybe you shouldn't disturb the bear and just watch it with binoculars? Although, who asked him (the bear) for permission...

It's definitely not a masterpiece, but you can watch it, especially for those people who go sailing to make own opinion.… Show more

Obwohl es sich um eine Doku handelt, fühlt man sich während des Films wie auf einer mitreissenden Reise, die von eindrucksvollen Bildern und einer super Erzählweise getragen wird. Besonders inspirierend ist, wie der Film Abenteuerlust weckt und die Zuschauer ermutigt, ihre eigenen Grenzen zu überschreiten. Kann den Film nur empfehlen.… Show more