Splinters

Brilliant.
This is one of the most personal, subtle yet utterly gripping films I have ever seen. Presented with no agenda or intrusion from its maker, this story is allowed to tell itself - and it does so brilliantly. A real work of art and yet so very accessible. Really special film.

unique: one of a kind!
As an anthropologist, I appreciate the sympathetic, balanced portrayal of the conflicts between the young Papua-New Guinea surfing hopefuls, and the close look at this exotic culture's traditions. The cinematography is over-the-top outstanding, the scenery breathtalkingly gorgeous. It's fantastic to see the enthusiasm and enormous seriousness with which the Papuans approach surfing. It also dedpicts the traditional roots of sexism as girls are not expected to be "good for much" except being ordered around by menfolk. Surfing for the girls is a path to full equality. Classroom social science teachers and professional anthropologists could easily use this film in classes where social change is the topic, or in sociology-of -sport curricula.
I would love to purchase thin DVD form!



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