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SURFING without fins set to classical score, pure lunacy or groundbreaking innovation? Our Test Team decide.
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[PT-Patrick Cummins' Review]
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 Patrick Cummins Born '66
Surfing since age 11
Shortboarder with the exception of those small, lazy summer days when the longboard comes out.
Can be found surfing year round at Cracky (Crackington Haven) and other breaks in darkest North Cornwall.
Travelled and surfed in Ireland, France, Bali, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Tobago, Sri Lanka, Philippines & Hong Kong.
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Having seen this being promoted lately I was quite keen to get my hands on this myself, but strangely I was not quite sure what to expect from a surf flick so specifically focused on one surfer.
The story unfolds around Sofía Mulánovich, and her goal to clinch the 2004 World Title in Hawaii, whilst being documented by fellow Peruvian photographer and surfer Renzo Giraldo. The crossover between these two characters is a nice touch, and the film lets us have a glimpse into Sofia’s family life as well as her motivations in surfing. Coming from a surfing family it is easy to see why she has excelled so well at her chosen sport, and why her brothers are also professional surfers.
To have managed to get so far in professional surfing, when faced with her background and the difficulties she had to endure with the conflict in her home country, is incredibly inspiring, and probably the underlying message of the film. The girl has become a hero in Peru and also encouraged so many newcomers to the sport, which is encouraging to see.
The movie is shot well and features a great Spanish soundtrack, but being more of a documentary, it doesn’t contain enough surfing in my opinion! I feel this film is slightly more geared towards a female audience, or someone who would simply like to find out a little more about this Peruvian surfer. All in all it’s an entertaining film to watch, but I feel my money would go a little further elsewhere.
This article has been given an average rating of 3.5 from 724 votes.
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