I'm no surfer, but I appreciate watching people enjoy their own pursuits. "Siestas & Olas" was strangely compelling viewing, even for a non-surfer like me. Part of the appeal was the very Disney travelogue/"60s surf movie" narration (quite humorous), which also led to much confusion on my part, because there was nothing in the movie that really allowed me to peg the year it was made. The warm, orangey color tone of the film said 60s; the checkerboard Vans said 80s; the guys' haircuts (except for the Aussie) said "any time after 1950." And I don't know anything about the surfers themselves, so they were no help. It's good, wholesome, light entertainment. All of which means that "Siestas" will stand the test of time much better than your typically dated enthusiast movie.

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Siestas & Olas: A Surfing Journey Through Mexico

SIESTAS & OLAS is a surf-cult classic, having shown in over 50 cities around the world and selling tens of thousands of copies. It's a travel adventure with great surfers, excellent waves, and warm insights into Mexico's culture and coast... The film is clean and is appropriate for the whole family.

Siestas & Olas: A Surfing Journey Through Mexico (2000)

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