North of the Sun

Two friends discover the perfect beach at a remote Norwegian shore just above the Arctic Circle and decide to spend the winter here – surfing. Building a hut from driftwood and living on expired food only, the young men turn sustainable living into their own Robinson-adventure, keeping their calm even in the face of personal danger. The seemingly harsh environment rewards them with powerful, green waves frothed white, flanked by snow-covered cliffs. And we see the surfers – covered in neoprene suits – waving happily to the camera sitting on their boards or effortlessly riding a wave's crest. Shot both on ground level and down from an air-glider, this film equally reflects the solemn beauty and the exciting ferocity of possibly the most beautiful surfing spot outside of Hawai'i.
Silke Brandt (DocPoint)