Au Revoir is a short documentary film that follows the life and career of professional wakeboarding champion Raph Derome. The film begins by introducing Raph's family legacy in skiing and snowboarding, which inspired him to take up wakeboarding. As a young boy, Raph was a diffident kid who struggled with confidence and spent most of his time riding on a lake near his home in Quebec.
The film then traces Raph's rise to fame as a wakeboarding sensation. Raph's elder brother, Marc-Andre, was also a skilled wakeboarder, and the sibling rivalry between the two brothers motivated Raph to work harder and perfect his technique. The film provides ample footage of Raph's impressive stunts, such as jumping over obstacles and performing flips and spins on the water.
However, as Raph's career blossomed, he began to struggle with the pressures of fame and competition. He describes feeling burnt out and questioning whether he still had the passion for the sport. Ultimately, Raph decides to retire from competitive wakeboarding and focus on his health and family life.
The film concludes with Raph's final act on the water, as he performs for one last time in front of a cheering crowd. The emotional performance is a fitting tribute to Raph's incredible talent and determination, and the film leaves viewers with the sense that Raph's legacy as a pioneer in the sport of wakeboarding will continue to inspire other athletes for years to come.
