
Dive into a strong and overwhelming human experience.
Believe follows the French Para Surf team during the World Championships as they get hit with and navigate the beginning of the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Witness the tension, doubt, confidence, and happiness dictated in the 10 days spent in California. Watch an inspirational story when “different” athletes go beyond their limit to win medals.
With always the same focus in mind — reaching the never closer goal: The Paralympic Games — Believe is a surf and life adventure!
ACTION OPPORTUNITY: This film contains action items. Learn how to make an impact here.
- Year2020
- Runtime27:52
- LanguageFrench
- CountryUnited States, France
- PremiereNorth American
- DirectorMichel Garcia Samino, Mathilde Saint-Arroman
- ScreenwriterMichel Garcia Samino, Serge Lougarot
- ProducerAvalon Creative
- Co-ProducerFédération Française de Surf, Association Nationale Handi Surf
- FilmmakerMichel Garcia Samino
- CastEric Dargent, Maxime Cabanne, Katell Ropert, Philippe Naud
- EditorMichel Garcia Samino
- MusicPavel Dovgal, Cody Francis, Suffer City, The Eastern Plain, Dew of Light, Loving Caliber

Dive into a strong and overwhelming human experience.
Believe follows the French Para Surf team during the World Championships as they get hit with and navigate the beginning of the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.
Witness the tension, doubt, confidence, and happiness dictated in the 10 days spent in California. Watch an inspirational story when “different” athletes go beyond their limit to win medals.
With always the same focus in mind — reaching the never closer goal: The Paralympic Games — Believe is a surf and life adventure!
ACTION OPPORTUNITY: This film contains action items. Learn how to make an impact here.
- Year2020
- Runtime27:52
- LanguageFrench
- CountryUnited States, France
- PremiereNorth American
- DirectorMichel Garcia Samino, Mathilde Saint-Arroman
- ScreenwriterMichel Garcia Samino, Serge Lougarot
- ProducerAvalon Creative
- Co-ProducerFédération Française de Surf, Association Nationale Handi Surf
- FilmmakerMichel Garcia Samino
- CastEric Dargent, Maxime Cabanne, Katell Ropert, Philippe Naud
- EditorMichel Garcia Samino
- MusicPavel Dovgal, Cody Francis, Suffer City, The Eastern Plain, Dew of Light, Loving Caliber