For the legend Kelly Slater, the best surf film is… Brice de Nice!
The character of Jean Dujardin made a strong impression on the greatest surfer of all time.
We expected a classic response, like Point Break (1991) or Lords of Dogtown (2005). Even the cartoon The Kings of Snowboarding (2007). But no ! Everyone’s favorite surf movie Kelly Slaterconsidered the best surfer of all time with his eleven world championship titles, it is… Brice from Nice !
Yes, the French comedy by James Hutt, centered on the character created by Jean Dujardin for television. And what’s more, he talks about it incredibly well. Guest of a podcast dedicated to surfing last month, Kelly Slater expressed his admiration for the film. It describes the story of this “dreamer” surfer from the Mediterranean, who will discover the waves on the other side of France, on the Atlantic. “He is also spiritual in his own way“, says the caption, before summarizing: “It’s a weird and slightly twisted movie… but it’s the best surf movie I’ve ever seen!”
This is a compliment that should go straight to the heart of Jean Dujardin, who surely did not imagine touching so much Kelly Slater when he invented Brice de Niceon the stage of Star Seeds…
