French Premiere

In the early 1970s, the world-class waves of Ireland were uncharted waters for the international surfing community. Amidst the ongoing conflict of the Troubles, pioneers in both Dublin and Belfast transcended political hostilities to host the 1972 Eurosurf championship. This look into the unsung history of the Emerald Isle’s now world-renowned surf scene details the power of sport to bridge any divide.
– Brandon Harrison

French Premiere

This documentary reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, the film dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, delves into the overlooked history of Black surfing’s legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers.

French Premiere

This film follows Californian surf pioneer, Dick Metz, as he vagabonds the globe from 1958-1961-revealing the untold story behind one of the most watched and beloved documentaries of all time, The Endless Summer.

Karam est un surfeur dans un pays sans vagues. Il aimerait bien surfer mais la houle est rarement là.
Il aimerait quitter le pays mais ses demandes de visa sont toutes refusées. Alors il skate et attend que quelque chose vienne changer sa vie.
Aujourd’hui, au milieu d’une crise politique, économique et sanitaire, Karam a compris qu’il devait s’investir dans la reconstruction de son pays, le Liban.

Screening in the presence of the director and Barney Page

A journey of ups and downs, following Barney Page as he rides the length of the British Isles on his skateboard in memory of his friend Ben Raemers. "Lands End" seeks to shine a light on the darkness of suicide, and discusses how we can turn the corner on Mental Health.

French Premiere

Screening in the presence of the director & Nassim Lachhab

“Between 2009 and 2011, I filmed and edited Nassim Lachhab’s very first skateboarding videos in Rabat, Morocco. In 2020, after having lived in France and Spain, Nassim became the first Moroccan and African professional skater in history. Ever since then, I kept wondering: What had it been like for Nassim to rise to the forefront of the international skate scene, all the while wrestling with the challenges of immigration? In what way did his groundbreaking trajectory resonate with the current state of Morocco’s skate scene?”

During a summer camp in Sweden in 1984, skateboarding pro Mike McGill invents the world’s then most difficult skateboarding trick – The McTwist.
It will be the starting point for a spectacular new era in the sport. 40 years later, the past is brought to life. 10-year-old Hedda dreams of one day landing the legendary trick and lshe intends to try it at the place where it all began, in Rättvik. Pushing – from Rättvik to California is a film about friendship, courage and how a shared passion can make the impossible possible.