‘The Old, the Young and the Sea’ embarks on an adventurous documentary
trip along the Atlantic Coast of France, Spain and Portugal. The movie
frames a vivid snapshot of European post modern coastal culture which is
significantly influenced by the hippie heritage of the 60s, modern
surfing pop industry and the vital relationship of coastal inhabitants
with mother nature. The movie introduces into a world of cultural
discovery, surprising encounters and the search for the spirit of
traveling. For the protagonists surfing is a pervading lifestyle. All
sorts of ocean lovers have their eyes on a very slim stretch of land and
water. Documenting this the documentary captures a schematic picture of
vibrant European life through the very personal stories of the movies
protagonists.