South African surf hounds Will Bendix and Alan van Gysen just released a new film documenting the rich surf culture and world-class waves of Mozambique. “Chasing the Unicorn traces the history of surfing in post-war Mozambique, while searching for a mythical sand-bottomed wave that lies along this tropical slice of East Africa,” writes Alan van Gysen of the film, which you can now watch in its entirety below.
“Along the way, we meet Sung Min Cho and Julia Fernando, the country’s leading surfers, and get acquainted with Mozambique’s burgeoning surf culture that has risen up in the wake of 30 years of armed conflict,” explains van Gysen. “Set to a soundtrack infused with Afrobeat and driving rhythms, Chasing the Unicorn is an ode to old-school adventure and a young surfing nation on the rise.”
The film features local talents like Sung Min Cho and Julia Fernando alongside visiting rippers Mikey February, Eli Beukes, Jordy Smith, Brendon Gibbens and others.
Click the film above to hear about the history of surfing along the coast of this African nation and keep scrolling for a BTS look from van Gysen.
Alan van Gysen
Alan van Gysen
Alan van Gysen
Alan van Gysen
Alan van Gysen
