On the Impossibility of an Homage vs Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture
On the Impossibility of an Homage is the shorter watch at 19m compared with 1h . Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture is the older of the two (2023 against 2024). Both are documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
On the Impossibility of an Homage2024
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Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture2023
| On the Impossibility of an Homage | Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Length | 19m | 1h |
| Genres | Documentary | Documentary |
| Country | Germany | – |
| Director | Xandra Popescu | David Mesfin |
| Main cast | Gabriela Durleci, Cristian Susu, Mirela Simniceanu, Ion Tugearu | – |
Synopsis
On the Impossibility of an Homage
Given a portrait, who is responsible for the image we see, the painter or the subject? Ion used to be a a rockstar of Ballet in Communist Romania. When we first discussed the possibility of a portrait, Ion was initially thrilled. He’d been dreaming that someday there’d be a film about him. But during the filmmaking process Ion finds it hard to let go.
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture
Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture (2023) reclaims the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing. Braiding historical accounts with modern-day testimonials, the film dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, delves into the overlooked history of Black surfing's legacy, and honors its current movement—inspiring the next generation of Black surfers.
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