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201142 minGdocumentary

Year Zero

201142 minGdocumentary

Forty-two minutes of super 16mm film capture surfing around the world, accompanied by a soundtrack from Black Mountain.

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Forty-two minutes of super 16mm film capture surfing around the world, accompanied by a soundtrack from Black Mountain.

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Kaily Bealscast

Katherine Berrycast

Taj Burrow

Marion Dussarratcast

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Surfing unfolds across diverse global locations in Year Zero, a 42-minute documentary filmed entirely in super 16mm. The film follows Globe's award-winning productions, New Emissions of Light and Sound and Secret Machine. It captures the thrill of the sport through stunning visuals and a soundtrack by Black Mountain. Each scene immerses the audience in the unique culture and environment surrounding surfing, presenting a fresh perspective on the sport.

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