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202076 minGdocumentary

Big vs. Small

202076 minGdocumentary

Joana Andrade, a 39-year-old surfer from Portugal, aims to ride a 30-metre wave while facing the challenges of being one of two women in Europe.

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Joana Andrade, a 39-year-old surfer from Portugal, aims to ride a 30-metre wave while facing the challenges of being one of two women in Europe.

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Minna Duftondirector

Minna Duftonwriter

Joana Andradecast

Johanna Nordbladcast

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Big vs. Small is a small, artful film about the curious relationship between a tiny woman who dreams of surfing a 30-metre wave. It tells the story of Joana Andrade (39) from Portugal, currently one of only two women in Europe surfing the biggest waves in the world.

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