CHASING THE DREAM
18h30 / 96’ Russie
Real. Konstantin Kokorev
Prod. Surf Siberia

The film tells the story of the first surfer of the USSR Nikolai Popov, who, after finding a drawing in magazines in 1961, made his first surfboard and started surfing. The second story shows today’s surfers who travel around Russia in pursuit of waves, exploring and discovering new spots.

MONDAY AUGUST 26

NOT BY CHANCE // THE UGLY DUCKLING
21h15 / 30’22 Etats-Unis
Real. Kelly Foote
Prod. Needessentials

This story follows Australian free surfer Torren Martyn and shaper Simon Jones as they collaborate on the creation of their latest surfboard model, “Calypte,” named after the sailboat from their year-long Indonesian adventure. The initial prototype, “The Ugly Duckling,” opened a new chapter in Torren’s surfing journey. Working together to develop their new model, Torren and Simon are guided by their decade-long friendship.

MONDAY AUGUST 26

AFRICAN TERRITORY 2
22h00 / 107’ Argentine
Real. Julian & Joaquin Azulay
Prod. Gauchos del Mar

Second part of African Territory from Cameroon to the south. The Gauchos del Mar brothers continue to share with the local people, exploring jungles, deserts, spreading environmental, conservation and human equality messages while surfing solitary waves.
Africa is the one who continues to set the rules in this diverse, intense and practically unfathomable continent that never stops surprising them throughout 22 months traveled and 24 countries visited.

MONDAY AUGUST 26

GRANDIR FACE À LA MER / Out of competition
16h00 / 60’ France
Real. Christine Diger
Prod. Christine Diger

An epic that tells the story of the Anglet coastline from 1968 to 1980 in several voices.
« Anglet, Grandir face à la mer » lets us discover the birth of surfing in Anglet and its major role among young people in the 1970s, to whom it inspired a unique and original way of life that is still present today.
Poetry, humor, sorrow and hope are the colors of this story rocked by the waves of the mother ocean.

TUESDAY AUGUST 27

OPEN OCEAN
17h15 / 46’ Allemagne
Real. Philippe Opigez & Rico Stein
Prod. Opigez Filmproduktion

The 46-minute documentary “Open Ocean” gives a glimpse into the world of adaptive surfing in the United States.

In northern Portugal, where people with and without disabilities conquer the waves together. The film focuses on the stories of Hannes, Fritzi, Adriani, Pia and Malin, who experience the magic of the ocean from their own perspective.

TUESDAY AUGUST 27

MAHOROBA
18h00 / 22’45 Japon
Real. Nachos
Prod. Roxy Japon

MAHOROBA is an ancient Japanese word meaning “a beautiful place.”

While the pandemic has limited travel and left us stranded at times, it has provided us with an opportunity to explore the wonders and beauty of our home country; with it a renewed sense of appreciation and gratitude for the land and people.

TUESDAY AUGUST 27

PUMPING SWELL IN THE SAHEL A SURF JOURNEY IN UNCHARTED SPOTS OF MAURITANIA
19h00 / 52’ France
Real. Laurent Meillan
Prod. Sunset Barrel

But why is surfing in Mauritania so little known? Are there really waves to surf? The protagonists of the film reveal that surfing in Mauritania can be of very good quality but it is demanding because many conditions must be met. There is however one exception: the ghost town of Lagwira; the forbidden one with its multitude of spots.

TUESDAY AUGUST 27

AUSTRALIAN CUT
21h30 / 22’ France
Real. Paul Lavoine
Prod. Paul Lavoine

Liam O’Brien talks about his thoughts on the professional surfing tour and more specifically about the WSL’s “mid-season cut.” The action takes place during the two Australian legs that determine who will or will not be able to continue the season.

TUESDAY AUGUST 27

POINT OF CHANGE
22h00 / 89’ Angleterre
Real. Rebecca Coley
Prod. EMG & Nias Films Limited

Point of Change tells the story of the discovery of a perfect wave by two surfers in the 1970s, on the island of Nias in Indonesia and all the consequences that this brought about. In particular, dramatic changes with devastating social and ecological repercussions for the inhabitants and the place.

TUESDAY AUGUST 27

A HI’O I TO MOU’A : REGARDE TA MONTAGNE / Hors Compétition
16h30 / 26’ France
Real. Jeanne Dauthy
Prod. Jeanne Dauthy

We all have our eyes fixed on the wave of Teahupo’o. However, when you are in the water, the most powerful is behind you. a hi’o to mou’a: « look at your mountain” is a documentary that questions the history of surf culture in Tahiti and the evolution of its values. Discussions with the pioneers of Tahitian surfing and today’s professional surfers Michel Bourez and Matahi Drollet.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

WALKABOUT THE SONGLINES OF SURFING
17h00 / 40’ France
Real. Matty Hannon & Robbie Page
Prod. OXBOW

WALKABOUT started 20 years ago. At 19, young Arnaud Mestelan left home to embark on his first solo surf trip. On the platform of Biarritz train station, he met Robbie Page, an Australian professional surfer.

With his 10 years on the ASP Tour and his Pipe Masters title in 1988, Robbie was a surfing legend. At the time, he was living in France and returning home to Australia. After a few minutes of chatting together, Robbie offered to take Arnaud with him on his trip. The two new friends spent over three weeks together surfing across New South Wales before Arnaud left on his own trip.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

SURF ON, EUROPE!
17h45 / 92’ Allemagne
Real. Lukas Steinbrecher & Constantin Gross
Prod. VeyVey Films GmbH

“Surfer, l’Europe!” explores the lives of three surfers as they tackle European socio-political issues. Majid grapples with visa issues in Spain, Margaux battles gender stereotypes in France, and Rosy deals with the fallout of Brexit in Northern Ireland.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

ONE STEP
21h15 / 28’ France
Real. Arthur Picard
Prod.

Originally from Anglet, Clément Roseyro is a passionate surfer and waterman, attracted since his adolescence by the challenges of big waves. This winter, he decided to measure himself against the titanic waves of Nazaré, a world-renowned spot that welcomes the best surfers in the world every year, notably during the prestigious Nazaré Tudor Challenge. At only 24 years old, Clément made his mark by taking second place on the podium in the individual event, an exceptional performance that propels him to the ranks of the greats of big wave surfing. Arthur Picard, director, followed Clément throughout this incredible adventure to capture the intense moments and behind the scenes of this extraordinary performance. Beyond the sporting feat, this documentary will make you experience a true human adventure, where passion and determination are at the heart of the story.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

DOUGHY THE DOGGY / Short film
21h50 / 3’ France
Real. Jeremy Boulard Le Fur et Paul Bourgois
Prod. Jeremy Boulard

In the middle of the ocean, a gigantic column gives birth to a small creature half-dog, half-pig. Carried along by the pulsation of electro-surf music, she will have to surf the wave of her life to join her friends.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

UNE VAGUE DE VÉRITÉ / Short film
22h00 / 9’47 France
Real. Elèves du Lycée Laennec en Bretagne
Prod. Femmes et cinéma

Séverine, a young surfer, doesn’t have enough money to pay the registration fees for the next competition. When her coach offers to help her in exchange for a sexual relationship, the girls at the club come together to support her…

Behind the friendly image of surfing, there are many inequalities between women and men. Une Vague de Vérité is a committed short film that denounces them, while highlighting the strength of solidarity and sisterhood between sportswomen.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

CABEÇA DIVING INTO THE FOAMBALL / Short-film
22h15 / 11’29 Brésil
Real. Carlos Chaves
Prod. Orama Producao Cinematografica

Surfer Daniel Rangel packs his bags and embarks on a journey along the French and Portuguese coasts in order to get away from his problems. As he begins this journey, he realizes that he is not alone as he had hoped. Along the way, he understands that his business is not going to disappear and that he will have to learn to cope with the situation.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

WE SURF THE SAME WAVES / Short-film
22h30 / 6’17 Allemagne
Real. Dörthe Eickelberg
Prod. Kobalt

Israeli surfer and peace activist Arthur Rashkovan once founded « Surfing 4 Peace » in the hope of one day being able to surf with his neighbors. But since October 7, that dream has been a long way off. And yet, Gaza is only 60 kilometers away…

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

(DIS)CONNECTED – A LONG’ SHORT FILM / Short-film
22h40 / 9’24 Brésil
Real. Gabriel Nascimento & Giovanni Macedo
Prod. Hang & Bang

In search of a sincere connection with himself, and what he considers essential, Gabriel takes a step back from his routine and embarks with his longboards on a journey that will take him to epic waves in a bay in the middle of northern Sumatra.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

BLOODY MESS / Short-film
23h10 / 2’55 France
Real. Gustav Hugo
Prod. Perfect Designs & Gustav Hugo

The first, only and possibly last horror movie about surfboard shaping. A truly bloody and evil experience.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

HORS SAISON / Short-film
23h15 / 16’44 France
Real. Carlos Portella Nunes
Prod. David Berthet

When promising forecasts predict big hits in Hossegor, Sancho takes the first plane home. An immersion in the step off scene on one of the best beach breaks on the planet.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

THE HUNTER / Short-film
23h35 / 16’25 France
Real. Gabriel Boin
Prod. Kyllian Guerin & Rip Curl

The Hunter is an adventure that aims to rediscover the animal instinct within us, blindly chasing swells along the South African coast, motivated only by the possibility of finding the perfect wave.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28

FEATHER IN THE WIND
17h00 / 43’ France
Real. Alex Heitler
Prod. OXBOW Smog Films

Feather in the Wind is a visual diary that follows the journey of three surfers in search of Peruvian gems. Amidst breathtaking landscapes, Kepa Acero, Mathieu Crépel and Ludovic Dulou share their most intimate reflections on the surfer’s journey.

Join these adventurers in search of the perfect waves and dive into the heart of Peruvian treasures, mixing personal reflections with the thrill of discovering a new country and culture.

THURSDAY AUGUST 29

FRANGINS
18h00 / 40’ France
Real. Etienne Bellan Huchery
Prod.

Frangins does not only retrace the journey of two brothers. It is the story of a family and a group of friends, all settled on the ocean shores in Hossegor. Alex and Guillaume Mangiarotti are not only brothers, they share a passion and a way of life.

Beyond each other’s paths and far from stereotypes, Frangins paints the picture of a brotherhood built on solidarity and open-mindedness.

THURSDAY AUGUST 29

WE THE SURFERS
19h00 / 50’ France
Real. Arthur Bourbon
Prod. Hand Studio

In a small village in Liberia, a West African country marked by 20 years of civil war, local surfers are trying to change their destiny and that of their village by creating a surf club.

THURSDAY AUGUST 29