Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon (2003)

The Longest Wave On Earth

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This film tells the story of an extremely interesting expedition by the two worldclass surfers Ross Clarke-Jones and Carlos Burle. On boats they penetrate deep into the delta of the Amazon to experience the exceptional natural spectacle of a several-metres-high tidal wave, which has been born hundreds of kilometres away in the ocean and which under certain climatic circumstances and under the full moon penetrates deep into the flow of the Amazon River. The surfers set off to meet this frightening wall of water and to surf on it for several kilometres. With its enormous force, this tidal wave also has devastating consequences for the landscape of the river.

Director: Bill Heath
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Production: Red Bull TV
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon about?
This film tells the story of an extremely interesting expedition by the two worldclass surfers Ross Clarke-Jones and Carlos Burle. On boats they penetrate deep into the delta of the Amazon to experience the exceptional natural spectacle of a several-metres-high tidal wave, which has been born hundreds of kilometres away in the ocean and which under certain climatic circumstances and under the full moon penetrates deep into the flow of the Amazon River. The surfers set off to meet this frightening wall of water and to surf on it for several kilometres. With its enormous force, this tidal wave also has devastating consequences for the landscape of the river.
Who directed Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon?
Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon was directed by Bill Heath.
Who stars in Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon?
Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon stars Picuruta Salazar, Carlos Burle, Eraldo Gueiros, Ross Clarke-Jones.
How long is Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon?
Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon?
Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon is a Documentary film.