

Big vs. Small
“The battle isn't on the wave.”
Synopsis
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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UK Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-08
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- Director
- Minna Dufton
- Screenplay & Story
- Minna Dufton
- Original Score
- Joana Alegre
- Original Title
- Big vs. Small
- Country of Origin
- Finland, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- English, Finnish, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Raggari Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Minna Dufton
Minna Dufton
Joana Alegre
Maarit Nissilä, Iikka Hesse
Minna Dufton, Heidi Richert
Department Leadership Roster
Maarit Nissilä
Editor
Minna Dufton
Producer
Iikka Hesse
Editor
Minna Dufton
Director
Minna Dufton
Screenplay
Heidi Richert
Producer
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12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big vs. Small
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What is Big vs. Small about?
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.
Who directed Big vs. Small?
Big vs. Small was directed by Minna Dufton.
Who stars in Big vs. Small?
The principal cast of Big vs. Small includes Joana Andrade, Johanna Nordblad.
When was Big vs. Small released and how long is it?
Big vs. Small was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Big vs. Small?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big vs. Small was composed by Joana Alegre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big vs. Small?
Big vs. Small holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).



















