The Pursuit

2008•1h 10m•

★7.5(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

A surf movie that reflects the lives of a new generation of surfers. Each athlete has their own story to tell inside the broader story of THE PURSUIT.

Director

Aaron Lieber

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Director: Aaron Lieber

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The runtime is 70 minutes (1h 10m).

It was a co-production between: South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Samoa, France, Mexico.

The Pursuit

2008•1h 10m•

★7.5(1 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

A surf movie that reflects the lives of a new generation of surfers. Each athlete has their own story to tell inside the broader story of THE PURSUIT.

Director

Aaron Lieber

Watchlist

Main Cast

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Aaron Lieber

Production

Producer: Aaron Lieber

Keywords

surfingsurfersportssurf

Videos

Did You Know?

The runtime is 70 minutes (1h 10m).

It was a co-production between: South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Samoa, France, Mexico.

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Original Title:

The Pursuit

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Released

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Language:

English

Country of Origin:

South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, Samoa, France, Mexico

Production Companies:

Lieber Films

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