Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon
“The Longest Wave On Earth”
Synopsis
This film tells the story of an extremely interesting expedition by the two worldclass surfers Ross Clarke-Jones and Carlos Burle. On boats they penetrate deep into the delta of the Amazon to experience the exceptional natural spectacle of a several-metres-high tidal wave, which has been born hundreds of kilometres away in the ocean and which under certain climatic circumstances and under the full moon penetrates deep into the flow of the Amazon River. The surfers set off to meet this frightening wall of water and to surf on it for several kilometres. With its enormous force, this tidal wave also has devastating consequences for the landscape of the river.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Heath
- Original Title
- Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Red Bull TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Heath
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Heath
Director
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What is Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon about?
This film tells the story of an extremely interesting expedition by the two worldclass surfers Ross Clarke-Jones and Carlos Burle. On boats they penetrate deep into the delta of the Amazon to experience the exceptional natural spectacle of a several-metres-high tidal wave, which has been born hundreds of kilometres away in the ocean and which under certain climatic circumstances and under the full moon penetrates deep into the flow of the Amazon River. The surfers set off to meet this frightening wall of water and to surf on it for several kilometres. With its enormous force, this tidal wave also has devastating consequences for the landscape of the river.
Who directed Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon?
Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon was directed by Bill Heath.
Who stars in Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon?
The principal cast of Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon includes Picuruta Salazar, Carlos Burle, Eraldo Gueiros, Ross Clarke-Jones.
When was Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon released and how long is it?
Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 26m.