The Endless Winter: A Very British Surf Movie

As a South African film maker who has dabbled a bit on the waves in my time, I had no idea that there was such a rich history of surfing in the UK! The thing that really impressed me about this film was the fact that - despite the weather and somewhat unpredictable swells - there is such a dedicated bunch of stalwart surfers on the Mud Isle! I mean, you have to be seriously daft to don a dry suit at the northern tip of Scotland and say "Yeaaaaaaah"! when catching an Arctic swell? From Cornwall right up the coast, this film opened my eyes to the best of British surfing, and is told in a really compelling and visually aesthetic manner. The blend of history and contemporary surfing is fantastic, and it has a loose, unhurried style which suits the sport, and it's stoked disciples..to a tee.

I just adored this film. It perfectly sums up the eccentricity and joy of being a surfer in our weird and wild country. What's more, my non-surfing family loved it too. Anyone who likes sport, nature, geography, people, and fun would enjoy this film. The music by Ben Howard is so perfect, and the animated sequences were a lovely addition to the regular footage. They add another little touch of Britishness and a hint of Monty Python that lifts this film above the level of your ordinary documentary. It's even inspired me to dig out my wetsuit and go catch some waves. I might even search for my own secret surf spots like Mark and Mitch! I actually only gave it 9/10 to give the filmmakers something to aim for. will there be a sequel? Pleeeease make a follow-up!