Tahiti, Raimana et les chasseurs de vagues

In French Polynesia, on the Tahiti peninsula, at the end of the road, there is a place that is still wild and preserved: Teahupoo. Here, the disproportionate power of the South Pacific erects a liquid wall and sends its waves crashing against the coral reef. The legendary Teahupoo wave, with its frightening dimensions, reveals its perfect line and is the dream of wave hunters across the planet. Every surf spot in the world has its guardian angel, capable of reading the wave in all conditions. Here, the specialist is Raimana Van Bastolaer, the legendary surfer and essential conductor who guides the riders in the right tempo. During the Tahiti Pro, an essential stage of the men's surfing world championship, the native of the country advises the elite of the discipline, such as the champion Jérémy Florès. During free sessions or to coordinate the stunts of a cinema film, it is always Raimana's expertise that we call upon. Each big swell attracts it to the spot like a magnet. He shows off his surfing, publicizes the wave and imposes his style. In Lemoore, California, Raimana is taking an active part in the future of the surf business. He followed his friend, legend Kelly Slater, to the Surf Ranch which has a perfect artificial wave, lost in a desert of dust. An accomplished waterman, Raimana also plays the role of transmitter of memory to a promising young Tahitian generation, in search of freedom and thrills, to whom he transmits his immense respect for the ocean. Director: Mélissa CONSTANTINOVITCH