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Hi, I am Alina! Join me on my solo-journey through Portugal as I explore the deep connection between humans and the ocean through the lens of surfing. Capturing in surf cities like Peniche, Ericeira, Nazare, Lisbon, Lagos, and Sagres, I explore the goals, fears, struggles, and challenges of those who call the ocean their playground. This film is not just for surfers, but for anyone who has ever felt a connection to the sea (or even never felt before but has a desire to feel it for the first time). A film that will connect you with your inner self as well as with the origin of all life on our planet – with the ocean. A film about how many valuable lessons we can take from the philosophy of surfing, since we all are surfing our own life waves on this journey.
Here you can find my socials, contact e-mail and information about cameras I use: https://taplink.cc/alinaslinks
Thanks to every surfer, that participated in the making of this movie.
Charlotte Van Berkum
Andres Melendez
Christina Gindl
José Brito
Joana Andrade
Lourenco Caneiro
Alex d’Arte
00:00-09:31 Intro
09:31-14:03 Chapter 1. Intention
14:03-19:24 Chapter 2. Decision
19:24-22:26 Chapter 3. Connection
22:26-28:31 Chapter 4. Paddling
28:31-30:17 Chapter 5. Line-Up
30:17-34:40 Chapter 6. Fear
34:40- Chapter 7. Wave
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shit documenrary.waste of time.
Beautiful. I tried surfing for the first time 2 years ago, and I think about it every day. Craving it. Now my life is about working hard & going on 4 – 1 week holidays a year to experience bliss.
I wish I could show this video to my parents in German so they finally understand why I leave every year to live by the ocean and go surfing
As someone who was born and raised on an island, longing to return to the ocean after so many years lately, this film touched my soul deeply. Excellent work and quality as well. 💙
LOVE IT!
This is the most beautiful documentary I've seen on Youtube. Just wow. 🤙
This is so exstremely impressive! The script, the shots, the editing, the surfing too. And the fact that you went alone to Portugal with that litle exsperience with surfing with the goal of a movie in youre mind. Truly art! And bravery
Ps I just walked Camino de Santiago because of youre TikTok video. So thankfull I came across it! What an exsperience! You inspire
Love it! Beaultiful
10 minutes into the video and couldn’t help myself but comment…
You’re extremely talented. The beauty you captured in this film is sublime.
Caught my first wave yesterday and every frame, every perfect beat matched to the perfect bit reminds me of the euphoria I felt in that moment.
Thank you for your work Alina! & keep surfing 🌊
I’m speechless, congratulations for this masterpiece!!!
Wow…. Unbelievable how you managed to feel and pass so deeply what surfing is. Thanks so much.
What a beautiful documentary, I have been getting more interested in surfing lately, this only inspires me more!
Wow, amazing movie, i was there one day, and in the lineup i saw this blonde girl that i did not know at the time, but i quickly realised she was the best there, she was catching all the waves, because she could read them before anybody else, so since i suck and am a beginner i just stood there trying to understand how she was doing it, hopefully i wasn't too much annoying and in the way. Now, watching this movie, i recognise this girl, she's Charlotte van Berkum and i smiled so much, because i recognised her instantly. I will make treasure of all of the things that i saw pros do live, and can't wait to go back surfing. I'm in the process of getting a full remote job so i can move where the ocean is… Thanks for this movie!
This deserves millions of views, amazing.
hey, well done, it shows a lot of the process that all of us pass through
OMG! So inspiring and beautiful and every way! Shows the real process of this surf journey. Congratulations I loved it !! l
Beautiful and moving video, Alina. Congrats, hope you bring us more of this wonderful work of yours. And I'm happy to see you loved Portugal, our little corner of paradise 🙂
How come this only has 20K views? I came across your documentary after watching another surf doc, and WOW this film is honestly beautiful 🙌🏽 Great work, I'm subscribing
That was beautiful❤
i enjoyed this as a bodyboarder we are seeking the same feeling a moment in time
insane
This content is top quality! Greetings from a intermediate peruvian surfer 🎉
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I can never put into words how the ocean and surfing makes me feel, but you captured the emotions so well… Truly, a beautiful documentary Alina!
Ich bin total begeistert, von dieser Hochwertigkeit diese Films und hatte sofort Gänshaut👌 Die Spots sind super für Anfänger, vorallem Peniche und Amado usw. Ich bin selbst Surfer und kenne die ganzen Spots. Also deine Arbeit hat sich echt gelohnt, bitte mehr so Videos👍❤
One of the best amateur surf movies I've ever seen!
Try to apply for a Surf film festival!
I saw a video on TikTok of you promoting your movie and my mom and I just watched it this evening! I’m blown away! We both ended up loving it so much. I am an aspiring filmmaker and it was such a joy to watch you bring your vision to life. The courage that you had to just travel by yourself and do these things and meet all these people. And the way you put together the movie was truly beautiful. I got goosebumps so many times throughout the film. Thank you so much Alina. Thank you for inspiring me❤
Here from Tik tok! This is incredible and beautiful filmmaking
wowww that's AMAZING. i absolutely LOVE what i just watched
Beautiful!!!
That’s amazing. Congratulations, on listening to the spirit leaving inside of you and perusing that voice far away from home! You’re brave, creative and an amazing Storyteller! God bless your journey, lots of adventures for you ahead.
Wow Alina, this film is beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes at the end. The cinematography, the music, the message… it was perfection. It came to me at the perfect time. I think I am going to watch it again tomorrow! Thank you!