BANGLA Surf Girls.
Riding the waves of freedom in Bangladesh.
About the Film:
BANGLA Surf Girls is an observational coming-of-age documentary about three teenage girls who get a rare sense of agency over their lives when they join a surf club. Over the course of three years, we follow Suma, Ayesha and Shobe as they fight unsurmountable odds to follow their dreams.
Directed by Elizabeth D. Costa.
Why Watch?
🌊 Breaking Barriers: Surfing as a metaphor for liberation
👧 Coming-of-Age: Raw, observational storytelling
🎬 Festival Official Selection: Featured in the 2025 Women’s Rights Film Festival
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🗓️ Festival Dates: March 26 – April 25, 2025
đź“Ť Location:Â Global Online Event
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