The Crest By Mark Covino: Film Analysis

In the 2017 documentary, The Crest, directed by Mark Covino, the story of two cousins on opposite sides of the United States who are both surfers and both unaware of the other’s existence, and they discover that they are both descendants of An Ri, the last King of the Blasket Islands, a collection of rocky islands off the western-most point of Ireland. The cousins meet for the first time in Ireland on a quest to explore their shared heritage, learn what has been passed down to them from those who came before, and to surf the waters of their ancestors. This documentary had many cinematic elements that enhanced the film and a plot that showed heritage and cultural relations that helped connect the past to the cousin’s heritage and story. Director Mark Covino uses many cinematic elements to enhance and capture the story of the cousins and their heritage. One of these elements is aspect of using a family tress to decipher the connections between the ancestors of the Blasket Island King and the distant family members that are alive today. The tree helps the viewer understand the connection and relation between the family members and their …show more content…
This beautifully made documentary highlights the history of the Blasket people and tells a story about Andrew and DK finding their heritage and family history as relatives to the last Blasket King. This documentary had many cinematic elements that enhanced the film and a plot that showed heritage and cultural relations that helped connect the past to the cousin’s heritage and story. This film shows the viewer that our history and heritage should be valued and that we should all take the time to understand where we come from as we are all