An unlikely big-wave surfer takes on some of the world’s biggest breaks to purge her inner demons in this candid documentary.
Powered by thrilling sequences of big-wave surfing, Big vs Small profiles the remarkable Joana Andrade, a fiery athlete constantly breaking barriers as an extreme sports competitor—despite being just over five feet tall. When additional skills are needed for Joana to dominate the giant waves and overcome her personal fears, she seeks out a celebrated free-diver to help her survive the churning waters of Nazare, Portugal. Smoothly transitioning from thunderous tides to silent ice, the film chronicles one woman’s inspirational journey of self-actualisation.
- DIRECTOR: Minna Dufton
- CAST: Joana Andrade, Johanna Nordblad
- LANGUAGE: Portugese with English subtitles
