International Ocean Film Tour Vol. 11

Friday, August 8th 2025 | 7.00pm – 9.00pm | WAL Strandbar

We humans may not be sea creatures, but water holds a special fascination for us. The protagonists of the new program of the International Ocean Film Tour feel the same way: in the sea they find fun and relaxation, but also the strength to surpass themselves. Whether competition, adventure or research – extraordinary connections are formed everywhere, be it between people or between humans and animals. You never know what surprises the ocean has in store – perhaps even innovative solutions for a plastic-free future.

“Row of Life” tells the story of a former para-olympian who has achieved everything and risks everything once again for her lifelong dream. “Kelp!” is a documentary about the seaweed of the same name. The film shows the innovative possibilities that the plant offers for agriculture, fishing and biofuels, among other things. “Nika” is an environmental portrait of a very special friendship between humans and animals and with Ethan Ewing, Griffin Colapinto, Seth Moniz and their film “Trilogy”, three of the best surfers in the world are part of the program of this year’s tour. A very special film is “7 Beats per Minute”, in which apnoea diver Jessea Lu shows how incredible depths can lead to new heights.

More information about the program at: oceanfilmtour.com

 

 

Trilogy: New Wave

Documentary | 2024 | 20-25 min | USA

Ethan Ewing, Griffin Colapinto and Seth Moniz are among the world’s best surfers. In TRILOGY: NEW WAVE, we accompany the three friends on a road trip around the world in their search for the perfect break – and the balance between ambition, friendship and passion.

  • Director: Andrew Mackenzie

  • With: Ethan Ewing, Griffin Colapinto, Seth Moniz

7 Beats per Minute

Documentary | 2024 | 40 min | Canada

Jessea Lu has conquered the world’s top apnea athletes in record time. At the Vertical Blue Competition, one of the most prestigious apnea competitions in the world, she competes with the sport’s elite – and reaches her limits in the process. 7 Beats per Minute documents Jessea’s moving story on her way back to the depths of the sea and to herself.

  • Director: Yuqi Kang

  • With: Jessea Wenjie Lu

NIKA

Documentary | 2024 | Spain

A group of environmentalists led by Felipe Ravina document marine life off the coast of Tenerife to draw attention to the threat posed by mass tourism and environmental destruction. But one day, Felipe encounters a particularly curious and almost trusting pilot whale: Nika.

  • Director: Jose Hernandez, Felipe Ravina

  • With: Felipe Ravina, Sergio D. Hernandez Herrera, Mirna Piñero, Nika

Row of Life

Documentary | 2024 | 30 min | USA

Angela Madsen, a former Paralympian, wants to row from California to Hawaii. She has already mastered several ocean crossings as part of a team, but for this project she wants to take on the challenge all by herself.

  • Director: Soraya Simi

  • With: Angela Madsen, Debra Madsen

Kelp!

Documentary | 2022 | 15 min | UK

A brave crew, a sailing boat and a mission: KELP! takes us on an exciting adventure along the British coast. The young filmmaker Caylon reveals how a single sea plant could become a superhero in the fight against climate change.

  • Director: Caylon La Mantia, Anna Roberts

  • With: Caylon La Mantia, Pierre Paslier (NotPla), Kate Burns, Francois Buyers, Izzy Carvet, Jacob Guy, Fabio De Maddalena, Kathryn Sainsbury-Wilkes, Matt Hill, Harrison Wood, Matt Roseveare