A new cruise ship is under construction—one of the latest marvels of engineering designed to cross international waters. Behind its creation and eventual dismantling lies a global network of labor and infrastructure. From raw material extraction to responsible ship recycling, The Waterline gives voice to the individuals who make this journey possible—workers and passengers alike—sharing their personal hopes for progress, safety, and a more sustainable future. Between the necessity to work and the desire to escape, they reveal the complexity of human aspirations within the evolving maritime industry.

The Waterline is a feature documentary film project currently in R&D.
To request access to the project’s materials and presentations, to forward inquiries, and explore possible collaborations, please write to info[at]primipiani.net.