Documentary backdrop image for Breaking the Wave (2014)

Documentary backdrop image for Breaking the Wave (2014)

201477 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Adaptive Sports

Breaking the Wave

201477 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Santa Catalina, Panama, showcases a vibrant surfing community that balances the pursuit of their passion for waves with daily life challenges and responsibilities.

Adaptive Sports

Genres

Director

Annie Canavaggio

Synopsis

Santa Catalina, Panama, showcases a vibrant surfing community that balances the pursuit of their passion for waves with daily life challenges and responsibilities.

People

Annie Canavaggiodirector

Annie Canavaggiowriter

Vicente Ferrazwriter

Alejandro Alfonsocast

Jean Carlos Gonzálezcast

Synopsis

Santa Catalina, Panama, is home to a dedicated surfing community that embraces the ocean as a central part of their lives. "Breaking the Wave" follows local surfers as they navigate daily challenges while pursuing their passion for the sport. The film features personal stories and dynamic surf footage, illustrating how these athletes balance their love for riding waves with their responsibilities. The documentary captures the spirit of a village that celebrates its coastal culture and connection to the sea.

Comments

What are people saying?

Play More Like This

Step Into Liquid (2003)

Step Into Liquid

2003•1h28m•★7.2TMDB

At the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii, renowned surfers like Laird Hamilton and Kelly Slater navigate some of the world's most challenging waves and iconic surf spots.

Step Into Liquid

Riding Giants (2004)

Riding Giants

2004•1h45m•★7.6TMDB

15 years of solo surfing at the "graveyard" led to legendary status for some big wave surfers, despite the dangers that claimed lives like Mark Foo's.

Fiji, Waves From the End of the World (2024)

Fiji, Waves From the End of the World

In Fiji, local traditions are highlighted through Manasa Bulivou's offerings to the Shark Gods and Hannah Bennett's surfing at Cloudbreak, reflecting the culture's bond with the ocean.

Fiji, Waves From the End of the World

Amazing Quest: Stories from Fiji Islands (2022)

Amazing Quest: Stories from Fiji Islands

More than 300 islands make up the Fiji archipelago, where Manasa Bulivou dives with his son Tumbi to honor their Shark Gods and preserve local traditions.

Amazing Quest: Stories from Fiji Islands

Corazón Salado: A Journey to Protect the Kawésqar’s Ancestral Waters (2023)

Corazón Salado: A Journey to Protect the Kawésqar’s Ancestral Waters

Ramón Navarro's surf trip to the Kawésqar territory reveals the environmental impact of the salmon industry and the urgent need for conservation efforts.

Corazón Salado: A Journey to Protect the Kawésqar’s Ancestral Waters

Passing Down the Tradition of Fishermen (2023)

Passing Down the Tradition of Fishermen

Every June, Wapo teaches his 11-year-old nephew Jay the traditional art of kite fishing using spider webs and palm leaves on Santa Catalina Island.

Passing Down the Tradition of Fishermen

Fisherman's Son (2015)

Fisherman's Son

Ramon Navarro fights to protect Pichilemu's La Puntilla from a sewage pipeline threat.

Fisherman's Son

Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear (2024)

Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear

Big wave surfers like Matt Bromley and Kai Lenny confront their fears during the perilous 2021-22 season, risking their lives to ride massive waves.

Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear

Ground Swell: Epic Stories of Monster Waves (2024)

Ground Swell: Epic Stories of Monster Waves

In the 2020-2021 big wave season, renowned surfers tackle some of the world's most famous big wave spots, showcasing their skills and resilience.

Ground Swell: Epic Stories of Monster Waves

California road trip: surfing the perfect wave (2013)

California road trip: surfing the perfect wave

A surfboard with one fin is shown as a good option for catching waves at Ocean Beach, a spot known for its challenging conditions.

California road trip: surfing the perfect wave

Eddie Jordan Inspires A Youth Racing Team To Victory (2024)

Eddie Jordan Inspires A Youth Racing Team To Victory

Eddie Jordan trains eight young car criminals over seven weeks to transform their attitudes and prepare them for a banger racing competition.

Eddie Jordan Inspires A Youth Racing Team To Victory

Ice hockey in the Himalayas - Playing in the climate crisis (2024)

Ice hockey in the Himalayas - Playing in the climate crisis

15-year-old Deachen from Ladakh practices ice hockey on tarmac due to a lack of ice, as climate change shortens her training season.

Ice hockey in the Himalayas - Playing in the climate crisis

Explore Breaking the Wave

People Topics FAQ

Where else to watch

Step Into Liquid (2003)

Step Into Liquid

2003•1h28m•★7.2TMDB

At the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii, renowned surfers like Laird Hamilton and Kelly Slater navigate some of the world's most challenging waves and iconic surf spots.

Step Into Liquid

No digital watch option in your country

Riding Giants (2004)

Riding Giants

2004•1h45m•★7.6TMDB

15 years of solo surfing at the "graveyard" led to legendary status for some big wave surfers, despite the dangers that claimed lives like Mark Foo's.

No digital watch option in your country

265 Days Without Waves (2022)

265 Days Without Waves

2022•1h•★8.8TMDB

Local surfers in Portugal experience only 100 days of waves each year while striving to build a strong surf culture in their community.

265 Days Without Waves

80 Waves (2010)

80 Waves

2010•1h•★10.0TMDB

Kelly Slater and Jamie O'Brien surf massive waves in iconic locations like Fiji, Hawaii, and Bali.

The Women and the Waves 2 (2016)

The Women and the Waves 2

2016•43m•★7.2TMDB

Six surfers share their personal stories in a 43-minute documentary that examines women's roles in the surfing community and their impact on the sport.

The Women and the Waves 2

The Old, the Young & the Sea (2013)

The Old, the Young & the Sea

2013•1h30m•★6.5TMDB

Three countries-Portugal, France, and Spain-serve as the backdrop for a surfing route that connects communities along the Atlantic coast.

The Old, the Young & the Sea

South to Sian (2016)

South to Sian

2016•53m•★10.0TMDB

Harrison Roach and Zye Norris undertake a two-year adventure from Bali to Lagundri Bay in Northern Sumatra, exploring remote surf breaks on bicycles.

Storm Surfers (2012)

Storm Surfers

2012•1h35m•★6.5TMDB

Two Australian surfers chase some of the Pacific's largest waves using advanced 3D camera technology mounted on their surfboards.

Destination Arnold (2016)

Destination Arnold

Two Indigenous women aim to compete in the Arnolds, an amateur bodybuilding competition taking place in Australia for the first time.

Destination Arnold

Browse more like this

Fiji, Waves From the End of the World (2024)

Fiji, Waves From the End of the World

In Fiji, local traditions are highlighted through Manasa Bulivou's offerings to the Shark Gods and Hannah Bennett's surfing at Cloudbreak, reflecting the culture's bond with the ocean.

Fiji, Waves From the End of the World

No digital watch option in your country

Down the Barrel (2007)

Down the Barrel

2007•1h33m•★8.0TMDB

Four renowned surfers, including Kelly Slater and Rob Machado, share their insights on surfing culture across locations from the North Shore of Oahu to Tahiti.

Down the Barrel

CATANAS POINT - A Surf Documentary (2023)

CATANAS POINT - A Surf Documentary

2023•27m•★10.0TMDB

Surfing in Angola is contrasted with the evolution of the sport in Brazil over the past 40 years in this 27-minute documentary.

CATANAS POINT - A Surf Documentary

A Day in the Life (2010)

A Day in the Life

2010•1h35m•★6.9TMDB

Nineteen hours of live broadcasts from Brazilian TV channels capture the excitement of surfing events and the culture surrounding the sport.

A Day in the Life

The Big Swell (2004)

The Big Swell

2004•52m•★9.0TMDB

Three big wave surfers ride the giant winter swells that rise from the North Pacific and crash onto California's shores.

Endless Abilities (2013)

Endless Abilities

More individuals are participating in adaptive sports across the country, overcoming physical disabilities through community support and technological advancements.

Endless Abilities

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →