Souleymane Sidibé in the barrel of a turquoise wave.

The film that changed everything for surf culture in Africa

The Rising Dawn

Name: The Rising Dawn
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Souleymane Sidibé, Alphonse Coulibaly, Ezechiel Taho

A film by Nadi Saddy & Nuits Balnéaires, starring Souleymane Sidibé

Côte d’Ivoire · 2024 · 60 min · 2.39:1 · Original French version

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Children on the rocks of an Ivorian beach, holding wooden boards and surfboards.

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Through a captivating journey into a region where ocean deities are both revered and feared, Souleymane Sidibé emerges as one of the pioneers of a new era of surfing in Côte d’Ivoire. He inspires young people to overcome inequality and cultural barriers in order to access the transformative power of surfing. The Rising Dawn unveils unexplored waves, ethereal landscapes, and celebrates the vibrant communities shaping the country’s surf culture.

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