Mountains on Stage - Winter Edition 2024

Movie in English/French with German subtitles (German subtitles).

CINEMA | DOCUMENTARY



ALWAYS ALIVE

Running time: 32 minutes

Director: Davina Montaz-Rosset

Original version in French and English with German subtitles.

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For anyone who lives in Chamonix, Mont Blanc is an irresistible magnet. Hillary Gerardi, known for her numerous achievements in trail running, is taking on a challenge at high altitude: she wants to set a new record on this mythical giant. From the church in Chamonix to the summit and back. To achieve its goal, it must succeed in combining intensive preparation with an expanded knowledge of the terrain, which is constantly changing due to climate change. A film that succeeds in combining environment and performance in order to recharge your batteries with joie de vivre and emotions!



PAINTING THE MOUNTAINS

Running time: 46 minutes

Director: Pierre Cadot

Original version in French with German subtitles.

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Embark on an incredible challenge: steep slope skiing among the granite walls that overlook El Chalten. Aurélien Lardy, Vivian Bruchez and Jules Socié, guided by photographer and journalist Matthew Tufts, a big fan of the region, have only one idea in mind: to push the boundaries of weightlessness to open new ski lines on these giants of Patagonia. A mix of commitment, friendship and plenty of mate tea, for a kind of "free solo" on skis that you won't soon forget!



OF A LIFETIME

Length: 44 minutes

Director: Jérôme Tanon

Original version in English with German subtitles.

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In the De Le Rue family, the passion for freeride is passed on from generation to generation. When young Mila turned 18, she started her first expedition together with her father Xavier and her uncle Victor (both three-time freeride world champions). The goal? Antarctica! After a long and stormy crossing by sailboat, the team reaches the white continent with its icebergs, whales and penguins. While Xavier and Victor, who are comfortable taking risks, take the opportunity to open beautiful lines, Mila must overcome her fears to manage to fully embrace the adventure. A family trip that will strengthen the trust of a father in his daughter and a skier in herself.



GROUND UP

Length: 36 minutes

Director: Chris Alstrin

Original version in English with German subtitles.

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Amity Warme and Brent Barghahn take us on an eight-day climbing adventure in the legendary cliffs of Yosemite. Your goal is to complete the Pineapple Express variant of the El Niño route (8a/+) on the El C