Bangla Surf Girls (2021)

Never have the stakes and the waves been so high

Bangla Surf Girls (2021) poster

Three working-class teenage girls in a port city in Bangladesh escape daily hardships and stifling family lives by riding waves on their surfboards and grabbing hold of the fleeting and thrilling sense of freedom that brings.

Director: Elizabeth D. Costa
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Elizabeth D. Costa
Editing: Jordan Kawai, Matthew Cohn
Production: Chicken & Egg Films, In Sync Media
Country: Bangladesh, Canada
Language: বাংলা
Budget: $400,000
Original Language: bn

Keywords

adolescence, surfing, mentor, sexism, female friendship, coach, coming of age, poverty, bangladesh, child marriage, women's issues, big dreams, emancipation, pioneer women, women's liberation movement

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bangla Surf Girls about?
Three working-class teenage girls in a port city in Bangladesh escape daily hardships and stifling family lives by riding waves on their surfboards and grabbing hold of the fleeting and thrilling sense of freedom that brings.
Who directed Bangla Surf Girls?
Bangla Surf Girls was directed by Elizabeth D. Costa.
How long is Bangla Surf Girls?
Bangla Surf Girls has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Bangla Surf Girls?
Bangla Surf Girls is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Bangla Surf Girls?
Bangla Surf Girls had a budget of $400,000.
Where was Bangla Surf Girls produced?
Bangla Surf Girls was produced in Bangladesh, Canada.