Surfing As Philosophy of Life | THE OCEAN’S CALL | Exploring surfing in Portugal

[@craftykatie2524]

I couldn't wait to watch this! After I met you (Alina) in the hostel in Ericeira (2022) and followed you on TikTok, I was in awe of what you could do with a camera. Your storytelling skills are amazing, and I hope you will receive a few awards for the movie. Well done!

[@HalETosis]

As a new surfer later in life, I can attest that all else drops way in the water. I am blissfully focused on surfing. Beautiful video.

[@jay.deeeeeeeee]

Although I've never tried surfing nor seen any oceans...Alina, you could express every detailed emotion I feel just looking at water: rivers, lakes... it gives such an incredible feeling of patience and sereneness... Alina, thank you for sharing these deep thoughts, feelings and comprehension!

[@ilovemotocicleta]

How have you never seen any ocean

[@HumbleTurkey]

Thank you for respecting the culture. It takes decades to become a surfer and I feel like you entered respectfully and delicately 🙏

[@chris_bytes]

so hyped to be the first

[@LeSalvatore]

Speechless! What a beautiful surf movie that explain that exact connection between the surfer and the ocean itself. Good job ! 😊

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Salvatore, thanks a lot, means a world to me!

[@deannajohnstonvoiceover]

Enjoyed being a part of your wonderful work!

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Deanna, was so happy to work with you within this project. Your voice is truly magical!

[@evas2valid]

as a surfer and ocean lover, this makes me so so so happy. the ocean has always been my escape

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Ah, so glad this film could managed to make you happy! Do you live near the ocean?

[@evas2valid]

I live in socal 🫶

[@ДмитрийГончаров-ю5т]

yesterday when watching in Russian, I thought that you can’t make such high-quality films only in Russian, because it deserves to be seen by as many people from different countries as possible, and I am very happy and surprised that it came out in English, Alina thank you very much, your videos very inspiring! ♥

[@perryabedor39]

Nice movie, it makes me remember why i learned to surf almost 52 years ago and still surf pretty much ever single day.

[@The26february]

Wow. Thank you. Please never delete this.

[@Chloee_1234]

Who came here from tiktok? This is absolutely amazing!! Love it smmmn

[@andreasnilsson7711]

This is the most beautiful documentary I've seen on KZbin. Just wow. 🤙

[@constantinp6488]

One of the best amateur surf movies I've ever seen! Try to apply for a Surf film festival!

[@sarahcarolinecrall]

Genuinely one of the most beautiful films I have seen. You captured this story so beautifully and your connection to the people and places you explored, is evident. I now dream of surfing a wave in a way I never have before, and hope to make videos like this too someday. Absolutely breathtaking work, your talent is incredible!!

[@Someone38482]

Here from Tik tok! This is incredible and beautiful filmmaking

[@BekirNusret]

Great stuff Alina. Keep doing what you do!!! 🤩🤩🤩❤‍🔥 Sooo inspirational!

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you Bekir! Excited to work together one day!

[@BekirNusret]

@@alinasworldyoutube I am excited as well! ☺️

[@EmileeStruss]

As a new surfer, I have so much respect for this film. Thank you for creating it so powerfully, with deep spiritual components. I recently caught my first wave on my personal board and it was thrilling! Took one full year, and I have so greatly respected the process of learning how to surf later in life. I'm from the Midwest, so living by the ocean (I'm 3 miles from the ocean now) has been so healing for me - and necessary after some traumatic experiences back home. Thanks again for creating this, Alina. Beautiful work.

[@Iaapwm]

That was an awesome 40 minute video. Am old, have spent many hours in the bush and at the beach around Auzz, mainly body surfing. Your video brought back a lot of wonderful memories. Absolutely brilliant way of producing a video that emotionally moves us from within, you have a great gift Alina, follow your bliss. The best part about being in nature, the surf or the bush is that the birds, the fish do not judge you, they do not care it you are tall or short, rich or poor. you can dress up or whatever. These are moments where your soul is at peace AND your video made me reminisce those wonderful memories. Thank you from Lismore NSW Australia

[@alinasworldyoutube]

This comment made me smile so much, because my main intention while producing this movie was to allow people to experience emotions and reflect on their own thoughts, memories, and paths. Thank you so much for letting me know and for leaving this comment. It means even more to me than you could imagine. By the way, I am dreaming of flying to Australia one day soon to capture one of my next movies there. If you have any unique stories or places there, it would be amazing to receive your recommendations. Wish you all the best! Alina

[@Iaapwm]

@@alinasworldyoutube Hi Alina, Thanks for your reply. Am 62yo, have been over most parts of the world by Boat, Plane and foot. I live 40 minutes inland from Byron Bay. Much prefer the isolation than the crowd. Australia has a lot to offer without needing a passport. Have been on Sheep stations in Western Australia that are 1million Acres, Walk some bush tracks in Tasmania where you think a Dinosaurs is around the corner,,,, so remote and when you see the southern ocean, it is blissful. Paddle the Noosa everglades. There is no best spot, we have a mixture of everything from the forest to empty beaches. There are a few software that guide you to any type of destination. Always take a walking stick, snakes do not like it when you hit the stick into the ground. Take a whistle, just in case you get lost. The best book I recommend is "The Female Brain" by Louann Brizendine, She also wrote "The Male Brain" A cheat sheet for every woman🤣. Both books will explain why we feel the way we feel, which is a foundation/understanding as to why we pursue this adventures life. Why kids do things at age 5, why boys behave a certain way at 15 and why you will divorce at 50. Be Reckless and follow your Bliss, Wish you good health Jean-Pierre

[@ninaviren]

I don't know why this film makes me so happy. Thank you for making it ❤

[@soy_lucius]

Hi Alina, Just want to say from the botton of my heart, that this was the best surfing video that I've ever seen. Im a super beginner surfer, and It just shows me emotionalyl, mentally and fiscally (tears of emotion) all the essence of the ocean: the wave and the journey of surfing. Again, thanks!! Have a Wonderfull year! Best, Lucio

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Hi Lucio, thank you so much! Your message made my day! I wish you all the best too!

[@gabrieladamqnova3215]

This is extraordinarily well executed and thought! What a film! I salute you for your courage and willingness to tell a story in your way. I will come back to this masterpiece many times in the near future to draw inspiration ❤

[@IanMcSlater]

Very cool video, thanks for making it. The ocean has been the one constant my entire life and for whatever reasons its stays the same every single day every year. No matter the moods, the weather, all the different faces the ocean shows it still gives me the best feelings. At 54 years old i often find myself smiling and letting out a giggle while in the water, just a natural exude of expression, same as ive done since a little kid. Im very fortunate to live across the street from a beautiful coast, great waves in a wonderful part of the world where people will save all year to come spend a week. To enjoy the best playground, the best healer and motivator the world has to offer imo. For those who find joy in any fashion from the ocean i feel they are one step ahead of the world, because the ocean has amazing powers and the abilities to help the human mind body and soul. Whether you surf or not, put the phone down, put those feet in the water and be in the moment.

[@danielontheway0815]

Hello, you wrote that nicely. Where do you live? 🤙

[@IanMcSlater]

@@danielontheway0815 Im in north San Diego (Carlsbad). Right now its peek summer, im surrounded by vacation rentals, and long time locals. As i type, im looking outside watching a steady stream of people headed to beach. I meet people from all over the world. Everyones happy, going to the biggest and best playground in the world ha. I have family in central and northern california too. Everyones right on the beach yet central and northern CA is much different than So Cal. Beautiful in different ways. Ive spent entire life exploring the CA coast and it never gets old. Where are you?

[@danielontheway0815]

@@IanMcSlater hahaha you lucky one. I am a landlocked surfer and live in the south of Germany. The next usable waves are 1,100 kilometers away on the French Atlantic coast. When things go well, I'm at the seaside 6-8 weeks a year. But seeing each other again is all the nicer and the time in the water is very intense. Next week I'm flying to the Hawaii of Europe, the Canary Islands. I wish you a good time Greetings daniel

[@HoStevie]

*Such a well made video 🙏🏽 Keep surfing!*

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you! So great to see comments from surfing communities all over the world 🥰

[@Wildsurf75]

My god, this film was absolutely beautiful. You’ve reminded me of the magic of surfing and what it was like when I first began learning back in 2011. It’s funny, surfing is so humbling. Even after all the years I still feel like a complete beginner whenever step foot into the ocean. Enjoy the journey and never give up! I hope I can make it to Portugal one day, I don’t think I’d ever leave…

[@TheSamoura88]

As someone who was born and raised on an island, longing to return to the ocean after so many years lately, this film touched my soul deeply. Excellent work and quality as well. 💙

[@JohannaIniguez-o7i]

OMG! So inspiring and beautiful and every way! Shows the real process of this surf journey. Congratulations I loved it !! l

[@Sanderbrion]

Beautiful. I tried surfing for the first time 2 years ago, and I think about it every day. Craving it. Now my life is about working hard & going on 4 - 1 week holidays a year to experience bliss.

[@marcelovillavilla]

This content is top quality! Greetings from a intermediate peruvian surfer 🎉

[@thashmilaxman4020]

This has been what exactly my heart was feeling. I am a beginner surfer who doesn't know to swim. The fact that I'm don't know to swim stops me.from learning to surf. I crave to be free and ride the wave of my life, cuz I know that one wave can change me in ways I could never imagine. I fear ! I fear! I fear ! I compare, I see myself not as good as the others, I think I'm too old to learn to be a competent surfer. I think it's not my cup of tea. But there is.one tiny voice which says "STOP JUDGING". Listening to that inner voice, I have been watching videos that help me connect to water and not fear. Go long story short. Thanks for the beautiful, pure hearted video. It took me one step closer to my desire to surf!

[@DC-go2pk]

Alina, your film came up in my feed this morning,... drawing me in from the beginning as it opened, so different to anything I have ever seen, not the usual loud pumping music, wave bashing,... No... a beautiful journey from a perspective rarely seen. As a surfer where it has been my lifestyle for over 50 years, you took me back into a space of the beauty of all that this incredible sport encompasses and its integration in the journey of my life , your story touching my soul with memory from the very first wave to where I am now. A truly beautiful film.

[@alinasworldyoutube]

This comment is the exact reason I want to create! I am so inspired by the fact that you could feel so many emotions while watching this film. I wish you all the best. Thank you for sharing your feelings!

[@Iryna_di]

Завжди мріяла спробувати серфінг але це завжди залишалось більш як ідея в моїй голові. Після перегляду фільму, тепер точно зрозуміла що спробую! Дякую за те що ти робиш! Дякую що надихаєш! В кінці фільму в мене навіть потекли сльози, від розуміння що все можливо в цьому світ. Молодчинка! Знято неймовірно красиво, все гарно продумано, чудово передається атмосфера! Взяла на замітку деякі вислови😊 Це фільм який можна переглядати багато разів і кожного разу надихатися!!! П.С. Надіюсь що колись буде і на українській мові🙏🏻🇺🇦

[@sandiee.k5127]

it's a masterpiece! Thank you for your job

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Too kind of you.. thank you too!

[@Vdsanti]

I’m speechless, congratulations for this masterpiece!!!

[@Boardrider3x1]

Beautifully done, excellent! Thank you!

[@flaviastucki3404]

absoloutley mind-blowing! the footage, colors and the vibe is impressive!

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Flavia, I am really happy you enjoyed!

[@PTNETwow]

Incredible Documentary about Surf about Portugal!!! Big shout-out to the best coach Lourenço Caneiro!!

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Lourenço is amazing! Thank you for commenting!

[@fernandogoncalvessimao3850]

Very interesting vídeo what are we doing to protect The oceans against pollution? Toplus amizades mundiais surfing is a very nice kind of Sport for us The contact with The nature see you

[@paulomiranda4029]

Great surf film. Very soothing and relatable. Surfing is so awesome, the secret not to quit. Keep at it. As the saying goes "the best things in life are worth waiting for"

[@nordicsurfer]

From a Surfer to another! This was so beautifully captured! Laying it out all key factors of why we do this! I was blown away!

[@alinasworldyoutube]

So so happy I managed to convey the emotion! Thank you for your feedback! Where do you usually surf? :)

[@AliciaVanVlaslaer-fi6om]

I can never put into words how the ocean and surfing makes me feel, but you captured the emotions so well... Truly, a beautiful documentary Alina!

[@annaworldmusic]

Incredible cinematography. Very, very beautifully filmed. This film reminded me all the amazing things I wanted to try in my life. All the things, that are so far from everyday life. Thank you for the inspiration, Alina! Excellent, as always.

[@jadeyncooper3717]

So talented!!!

[@Yerchy]

Absolutely Amazing, the beauty of the ocean is undeniable

[@LindseyUijleman]

What a beautiful documentary, I have been getting more interested in surfing lately, this only inspires me more!

[@madeleine_dch687]

amazing work !

[@seekofstrange_]

The effort put into this is amazinggg. Love this so much ❤

[@dylanthomasolseadog2803]

Well done.. you are a soul surfer now with the Ocean

[@lis5058]

das ist jetzt mein Traum! danke dir, Alina 😍❤

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Ahh freut mich echt sehr!!

[@TheCherrymusic1]

Wow Alina! I watched it because I am really into trying surfing and thought I could get some insides. But I felt like I was right there with you on this journey! Thank you so much for sharing your emotions and you really made me feel those emotions too. And much more: all your thoughts were so beautiful, they made me tear up and I have learnt so much! My biggest enemy is my fear. But you made me understand, that that is not the problem. My problem is, that I don‘t have enough courage to stand against my fears. So I will take all my energy to work on my courage instead of focusing on the fear. Thank you so much!!! ❤️

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment, made me smile! Appreciate your words a lot!

[@surfgb72]

Wow…. Unbelievable how you managed to feel and pass so deeply what surfing is. Thanks so much.

[@lyannnnaaaal]

I love it! Thanks Alina, that's an amazing work ❤️

[@MundoBrandao]

Excelent video. I am surfer at Nazare, I loved to see your different view less focus on competition and more on everything that comes with the experience as great friendships, pure smiles, discovering new places, learning about the world and yourself, free Souls

[@balancematters]

hey, well done, it shows a lot of the process that all of us pass through

[@leadhandmma]

This deserves millions of views, amazing.

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you so much! So kind of you!

[@ye8289]

wowww that's AMAZING. i absolutely LOVE what i just watched

[@antidelusionalpeeps]

How come this only has 20K views? I came across your documentary after watching another surf doc, and WOW this film is honestly beautiful 🙌🏽 Great work, I'm subscribing

[@MaraK9]

It's an incredible video! I watched first time in Russian and now the second time in English. Thank you so much! ❤❤❤

[@pastuzo]

an astonishing work, love it so much♥

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you!!!

[@t.schepers7393]

Ich bin total begeistert, von dieser Hochwertigkeit diese Films und hatte sofort Gänshaut👌 Die Spots sind super für Anfänger, vorallem Peniche und Amado usw. Ich bin selbst Surfer und kenne die ganzen Spots. Also deine Arbeit hat sich echt gelohnt, bitte mehr so Videos👍❤

[@nastaeyah]

It's so life-affirming, I love it!!!

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Happy to hear!

[@chris_bytes]

This surf documentary is just amazing! The footage captures the thrill and beauty of surfing so well and the music and texts complement it perfectly. The visuals are stunning and make me feel like I'm right there in the waves. This video makes me think of learning surfing. Would love to see more. Perhaps a Documentation where you test the beauty of golfing :)

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you so much, really happy you could experience the emotion I tried to convey!

[@alexandracannizzaro810]

Goosebumps, eyes full of admiration and a heart filled with love and pure excitement… Caused by the storytelling delivered through the words and images you showed us. You captured everything so perfectly, the outspoken spoke for itself… You found what your soul needed to do here on earth. You touched me in every possible way Alina. Please, continue doing this. Do it to feed your own soul but ours as well. Thank you so much, you beautiful human.🙏🏼❤️

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Alexandra, wow, what a feedback! This makes me so incredibly grateful and happy! Thank you so so much!

[@MargaridaTrindade-p7y]

Beautiful and moving video, Alina. Congrats, hope you bring us more of this wonderful work of yours. And I'm happy to see you loved Portugal, our little corner of paradise :)

[@DenysSumin]

Thanks for your work. It was amazing. I was fulled enthusiasm when I watched your movie. Long time I was looking for inspiration for creativity and this moment is begen right now. It's filling my heart fully. You made my day!

[@meganbrielle6735]

I saw a video on TikTok of you promoting your movie and my mom and I just watched it this evening! I’m blown away! We both ended up loving it so much. I am an aspiring filmmaker and it was such a joy to watch you bring your vision to life. The courage that you had to just travel by yourself and do these things and meet all these people. And the way you put together the movie was truly beautiful. I got goosebumps so many times throughout the film. Thank you so much Alina. Thank you for inspiring me❤

[@RobinLiebholz]

I met Alina in the very beginning of her project in a hostel in Peniche. Back then, I couldn't imagine how stunning the result of her project would be! What an amazing film that captures the sensations and philosophy of surfing so accurately! Thanks for these wonderful pictures, I wish you the best and hope you can enjoy much more surfing in the future :)

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Robin, thank you so much! It makes me happy to receive comments from people I've met on my journey! Hopefully will meet you one day again somewhere in Portugal, hehe. :)

[@mtgomery]

10 minutes into the video and couldn’t help myself but comment… You’re extremely talented. The beauty you captured in this film is sublime. Caught my first wave yesterday and every frame, every perfect beat matched to the perfect bit reminds me of the euphoria I felt in that moment. Thank you for your work Alina! & keep surfing 🌊

[@BryanJordanMusic]

Wow Alina, this film is beautiful! It brought tears to my eyes at the end. The cinematography, the music, the message... it was perfection. It came to me at the perfect time. I think I am going to watch it again tomorrow! Thank you!

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you so much, Bryan! So happy it was exactly what you needed to hear/to watch right now!

[@estheranne2748]

This is amazing😍

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you!

[@tullehanna9410]

This is so exstremely impressive! The script, the shots, the editing, the surfing too. And the fact that you went alone to Portugal with that litle exsperience with surfing with the goal of a movie in youre mind. Truly art! And bravery Ps I just walked Camino de Santiago because of youre TikTok video. So thankfull I came across it! What an exsperience! You inspire

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Omg, dear, thank you so so much for this comment! Made my day! Which Camino trail did you walk?

[@tullehanna9410]

I walked the Camino Frances😊 It was magical! I see on youre TikTok page that you are walking from Portugal now! I will follow along as you post updates. Hope you have a wonderful trip! Buen camino

[@nicolepamin1515]

I am amazed by the quality, the storytelling and just the captured frames overall…now I‘m so inspired to make a short film myself - hoping I can capture emotions, moments and stories just as well as you did! Big props, really! ❤️

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Nicole, thank you so much, so kind of you! Waiting for your short film as well :)

[@robnhood123]

i enjoyed this as a bodyboarder we are seeking the same feeling a moment in time

[@aminemoulay4490]

very inspiring , Thank you for sharing :)

[@zainabwajid]

Beautiful! Looking forward toward more content like this.

[@marisakoenen9110]

Beautiful!!!

[@janetslife2.025]

Just wow 🤩

[@codename7133]

Love it! Beaultiful

[@manolorobles1438]

hermosa exposición de tan profunda experiencia. 🙏🤩😘

[@rafathedreamer]

That’s amazing. Congratulations, on listening to the spirit leaving inside of you and perusing that voice far away from home! You’re brave, creative and an amazing Storyteller! God bless your journey, lots of adventures for you ahead.

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@l1n4yyy]

how can this be so calming and relaxing inspiring too at the same timt T_T

[@fruitofthelamb]

That was beautiful❤

[@qv_musica]

I’m so impressed by this film. The picture is really beautiful, colors are truly spectacular! Film is structured so well. You’ve done awesome job, I wish you’re luck and growing!💗 P. S. my dream now is try surfing

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Awww so happy to read this! I really hope you will try surfing one day! Thank you so much for your support

[@guyettlin]

Visually stunning!! Thank you for this

[@inspoandtips]

Amazing!

[@apollinaza]

Amazing 🤩🌊

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you!

[@ericeiracustomsurfboards]

Nice...amazing to see my friend and ex rider zé Brito representing 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹💯💯🤙ohhh.. Joana andrade ..too🤟🤟🙃

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Hehe! They are amazing!

[@clementcaro1650]

Well done !

[@aplem2476]

incredible work…💔✨

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you so much!!

[@nicolobalestrino]

Wow, amazing movie, i was there one day, and in the lineup i saw this blonde girl that i did not know at the time, but i quickly realised she was the best there, she was catching all the waves, because she could read them before anybody else, so since i suck and am a beginner i just stood there trying to understand how she was doing it, hopefully i wasn't too much annoying and in the way. Now, watching this movie, i recognise this girl, she's Charlotte van Berkum and i smiled so much, because i recognised her instantly. I will make treasure of all of the things that i saw pros do live, and can't wait to go back surfing. I'm in the process of getting a full remote job so i can move where the ocean is... Thanks for this movie!

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Wow, thank you for that amazing comment! I smiled as well while reading it.. will definitely send it to Charlotte! I wish you all the luck and hope you will be back to surfing again soon. Do you consider Portugal as your destination or any other country? :)

[@DocoOne]

LOVE IT!

[@СофьяКомарова-о2б]

Can you please give a name of the song, playing in the intro part of your work? it's amazing, how well music fits the story, how amazing this bound between picture, your background voice, the sounds. Have no words to describe how magnificent your film is. 💫

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you so much! It's Only Human - Philip Ayers

[@Lifestylewithtee1]

Love it

[@KSlater27]

This video is a good tribute to God because good created the oceans 🤙

[@sophiafrances3143]

I wish I could show this video to my parents in German so they finally understand why I leave every year to live by the ocean and go surfing

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Do that!!! Where do you usually go surfing?

[@markmanleyH2Oactivity]

🏄🏄🏄🏄🏄🏄🏄 inspiring 🏄🏄🏄🏄🏄🏄 unique 🏊🏊🏊 beauty 🍦🏖️

[@lerstaar]

What camera do u use?😍

[@alinasworldyoutube]

I linked my gear in the description! Hope it helps

[@msmahatut]

Thank you very much for your creation. Your film is really awesome 🥹 I think I will remember it for a long time. Sometimes I think: "Wow, this film is more important than many things in our lives." I admire you dear author ❤️

[@alinasworldyoutube]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@ruedigercoutandin1823]

Ahhhhh--> oo, wie toll

[@west.water.photography8476]

❤❤

[@harrybarnett157]

insane