Daughters of the Waves (2021)
Although only 20, Vahine Fierro is undaunted by the Teahupoo wave, considered the most dangerous in the world. Vahine surfs as no other Polynesian girl has ever surfed. In Tahitian culture, riding the waves is an ancestral activity from which women had been gradually eliminated, but now surfing is open to women, just in time for the Olympics. Coming from an entire family of surfers, Vahine and her two sisters hope to make a living with their passion and travel the world.
Director: Sébastien Daguerressar, Lisa Monin
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: April 1, 2021
Language: Français
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Daughters of the Waves about?
- Although only 20, Vahine Fierro is undaunted by the Teahupoo wave, considered the most dangerous in the world. Vahine surfs as no other Polynesian girl has ever surfed. In Tahitian culture, riding the waves is an ancestral activity from which women had been gradually eliminated, but now surfing is open to women, just in time for the Olympics. Coming from an entire family of surfers, Vahine and her two sisters hope to make a living with their passion and travel the world.
- Who directed Daughters of the Waves?
- Daughters of the Waves was directed by Sébastien Daguerressar, Lisa Monin.
- How long is Daughters of the Waves?
- Daughters of the Waves has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Daughters of the Waves?
- Daughters of the Waves is a Documentary, Drama film.