A new documentary trilogy exploring the Kuril Islands and the rugged Kamchatka landscape has debuted on Premier online cinema, according to the streaming press service. The project centers on individuals who embraced the harsh environments and uncovered fresh facets of extreme sports. The opening film, Kuriles. On the South Shores, profiles Russian waterboarder Nikita Martyanov, who became the first in his sport to push through conditions that once made water skiing nearly impossible.
Wave 41 follows Anton Morozov, the founder of the Kamchatka surfing movement, who, in collaboration with director Mikhail Moroz, undertook an extraordinary journey to conquer ocean ice waves. The latest entry, Snowboarding History of Kamchatka, highlights self-taught enthusiasts who tamed the slopes of volcanoes and captured the world’s attention with their feats.
The trilogy is guided by directors Mikhail Moroz and Stanislav Kraynik, with production led by Dmitry Litvinov and Maxim Balakhovsky. In a related note, it was also announced that Paul McCartney planned a documentary about his life after the breakup of The Beatles. [Source: Premier online cinema]