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20187 minGdoc-short

Surface

20187 minGdoc-short

Seven minutes of underwater footage from inside a wave captures a new view of the ocean and surf break in Teahupoo, Tahiti.

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Seven minutes of underwater footage from inside a wave captures a new view of the ocean and surf break in Teahupoo, Tahiti.

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Ben Thouard stands at his home in Teahupoo, Tahiti, where he captures the ocean's beauty from a unique angle. Using his skills as an award-winning photographer, he shoots underwater from inside a wave, looking back at the surf break. His passion for the ocean, surfing, and windsurfing drives his work. The 2018 documentary "Surface" presents his innovative perspective on the natural world in just seven minutes.

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