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Section: Competition of European Documentary Films for Young Audience
Ride the Wave (2021)
Having participated in surfing competitions from the age of 11, 14-year-old Scottish champion Ben Larg is not afraid of a challenge. And what bigger challenge for a young surfer than one of the biggest and most dangerous cold water waves in the world at Mullaghmore, Ireland. If he gets it right, he joins an elite group. If he gets it wrong, the consequences are terrifying. Danger, opportunity, and parental dilemma collide propelling Ben and his family towards an unknown destiny.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Duration | 84 min |
| Rating | 12 |
| Language | English |
| Subtitle | Czech |
| Directed by | Martyn Robertson |
| Director of Photography | Jamie Dempster, Julian Schwanitz, Mike Guest, Martyn Robertson |
| Music | Scott Twynholm |
| Edited by | David Arthur |
| Contact | MetFilm Sales |
Biography
Director and producer from Scotland, where he graduated from the Royal Conservatory. He's produced many short films. He co-directed the award-winning independent documentary Marty Goes to Hollywood (2015). He made his feature debut with the documentary Ride the Wave (2021).
Based upon a Book, Family, Biography, Teenagers, Adventure, Courage, Sports, Sports