SYNOPSIS
A FINE BLEND OF EXPEDITION DIARY AND EXTREME SPORTS ANATOMY
Follow French kayak superstar Nouria Newman and two childhood friends, as they navigate one of the world’s most challenging sections of whitewater: the Rondu Gorge of the Indus River, in Pakistan.
Documenting Nouria's attempt at completing the first integral descent of the Rondu Gorge by a woman, Big Water Theory is a compelling exploration of human spirit and the relentless pursuit of adventure.
It offers a powerful and inspiring, yet highly detailed and informative look at the world of extreme kayaking.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Karakoram mountains, the film highlights the irreversible nature of the sport, with heart-pounding descents that test the kayakers' psychological and physical limits.
An independent documentary feature by Emile DOMINÉ.
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BANFF 2024
JURY'S COMMENT
"This film skillfully examines anatomy of extreme sports, where even one little error can have irreversible consequences. It delivers a masterclass in risk-taking, elevating kayaking to an art form that demands extraordinary precision and courage. Like matadors reading the next move of a wild animal, the protagonist and her team navigate the deadly rapids of the Indus River, executing a series of breathtaking, narrow escapes. To an untrained eye, it might all seem a bit mad—like purposefully skiing down an avalanche-laden slope. This quest keeps the audience on the edge of their seats through the entirety of the film. The characters are like “river whisperers,” with an unmatched ability to read complex water movements. Ultimately, this is a story of small humans bravely facing vast nature—tiny figurines in plastic kayaks amid the foaming, powerful waters of the Indus, seemingly on the brink of disaster yet miraculously making it down the rapids unscathed. Is it luck or skill? Mostly the former, with just a touch of the latter."
- Masha Gordon, jury member
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