Bangla Surf Girls

Bangla Surf Girls

About

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Bangla Surf Girls is an immersive documentary that takes us into the heart of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, where we witness the transformation of young girls who join a local surf club and dare to dream of escape from the threat of early childhood marriage. The documentary captures the raw emotions, the family dynamics, and the complex pressures of poverty. Balancing the freedom of the waves with the restrictive realities of their circumstances, we experience the thrill and struggle of coming-of-age in a developing country.

Awards

Accolade Global Film Competition 2021 | Winner | Accolade Award
European Union Film Festival 2021 | Official Selection
Oakville Festival of the Arts 2021 | Winner | Best Feature
Portuguese Surf Festival 2021 | Winner | Women in Surf Award
New Hope Film Festival 2021 | Official Selection
Bushwick Film Festival 2021 | Best Feature Documentary
Vancouver Asian Film Festival 2021 | Best Film for a Canadian Feature and Best Director Award
Coronado Island Film Festival 2021 | Best Documentary Feature and Fearless Female Filmmaker Award