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202483 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Big Water Theory

202483 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A historic attempt to achieve the first integral descent of the Rondu Gorge by a woman unfolds in the Karakoram mountains of Pakistan.

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A historic attempt to achieve the first integral descent of the Rondu Gorge by a woman unfolds in the Karakoram mountains of Pakistan.

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Emile Dominédirector

Emile Dominéwriter

Nouria Newman

Nouria Newmancast

Jules Dominécast

Maël Nguyencast

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Nouria Newman, a French kayak athlete, attempts a historic descent of the Rondu Gorge on the Indus River in Pakistan. Accompanied by childhood friends, she aims to become the first woman to complete the integral descent of this challenging waterway. The documentary captures the breathtaking scenery of the Karakoram mountains and the physical and psychological demands of extreme kayaking. With a runtime of 83 minutes, it presents a vivid portrayal of adventure and the limits of human endurance.

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