engaging characters imbue the pic with depth and emotional appeal
-VARIETY

"A stunning documentary."
THÜRINGER ALLGEMEINE

"In breathtaking images, Rudolph Herzog documents a struggle against the elements, huge waves and other setbacks - up to the dramatic rescue of the crew in mid-ocean."
KÖLNER STADT-ANZEIGER

"Rudolph Herzog, former series producer of Pro7's "Galileo Mystery", has created an impressive tribute to the crew of the "Abora" and their leader - as well as the spirit of adventure itself."
RHEIN-MAIN ZEITUNG

„breaking a long-standing taboo in Germany“
- THE TIMES

This show has a flavour of such movies as „The Lavender Hill Mob“, laced with contemporary excitement of „Mission Impossible“.
As hidden cameras followed the attempted theft, we can only hold our breath.
- THE OBSERVER

"Filmaker Rudolph Herzog succeeds in putting across the full drama of this daring adventure [...] In the stillness of one's sitting-room, one is nothing short of amazed - and how often is one truly astonished in front of the television?"
BERLINER ZEITUNG

Now this is fun. Just for once a reality programme concept that truly delivers, and this opening episode builds to an enthralling climax. What really makes the show is the gang‘s terrific characters, particularly Peter Scott,a modern-day Raffles. [...] you won‘t want to miss a minute.
- MAIL ON SUNDAY

"This film succeeds in documenting a voyage into the unknown - it shows how the crew survives in a confined space, with no kitchen, no bathroom and no escort vessel. They are confronted with excruciatingly calm seas and extreme storms, and are torn between optimism and despair."
HAMBURGER ABENDBLATT