Sunday Night
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Banff Night
WHERE Main Theatre, Nevis Centre
WHEN 6.45pm - 10pm Doors open 6pm |
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The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. Hot on the heels of the festival held every fall in Banff, Canada, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. With stops planned in about 550 communities and more than 40 countries across the globe, this year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. Travelling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline action-packed sports, the 2018/2019 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.
The Lineup....
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The Mirnavator
Film maker: Sarah Menzies
Classification: General Synopsis: Ultra-runners overcome obstacles with every stride. Force of Nature Mirna Valerio never thought she would have to overcome the negative voices that believe she doesn't belong in the sport. |
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How to Run 100 Miles
Film maker: Brendan Leonard
Classification: Parental Guidance - Coarse Language Synopsis: The odds were stacked against Jayson Sime early in life: poverty, homelessness, dyslexia, bullying. But he learned to fight. In 2017, he entered his first 100-mile mountain ultramarathon, betting on his lifelong resilience to carry him to the finish line. |
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Divided
Film maker: Lee Craigie & Mike Webster
Classification: Parental Guidance - Coarse Language Synopsis: Follow Lee and Rickie in this raw and real portrayal of the places we go emotionally when under extreme duress while riding 190 kilometres a day from Banff to Mexico. |
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Viacruxis
Film maker: Ignasi López Fàbregas
Classification: General Synopsis: Marcel and Andrezj are a legendary pair of mountaineers. They have been the first ones to conquer the highest and hardest peaks. Now they face the biggest challenge: reaching the virgin summit of the highest mountain. In order to achieve this, they will have to overcome formidable obstacles, suffer hardships and stand each other for a long time. But Andrezj is no longer willing to continue in Marcel’s shadow. |
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For the Love of Mary
Film maker: Simon Perkins and Kirk Horton
Classification: General Synopsis: When 97-year-old runner George Etzweiler dons his lucky ancient green running shorts, he's not just running to the summit of Mt. Washington, Etzweiler carries something else special with him: The memory of his late wife of 68 years. |
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Reel Rock 12: Break on Through
Film maker: Peter Mortimer, Matty Hong, Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr
Classification: Parental Guidance - Coarse language Synopsis: Margo Hayes, a little-known 19 year old from Boulder, Colorado, she has moved to Europe to train and climb with the goal of succeeding on two of the most iconic 5.15s in France and Spain. But by pushing her body and mind to the absolute limit, she risks injury and failure in her quest to be the first. |
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Far Out: Kai Jones
Film maker: Teton Gravity Research
Classification: General Synopsis: Eleven year old Kai Jones isn’t old enough to go to the movies alone or order a sandwich at the pub, but in the mountains age doesn’t matter. He is following in his family’s ski tracks… right into backflips and tricks off of cliffs. |
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Liv Along the Way
Film maker: Mike Douglas and Anthony Bonello
Classification: General Synopsis: Ever since she first summited Mont Blanc as a teen, Liv Sansoz knew she would make her life in the mountains. In 2017, at 40 years old, Liv set out from her base in Chamonix, France to attempt to climb all 82 of the 4000-metre peaks in the European Alps in a single year. As she’s learned several times throughout her life, things don’t always go as planned. |
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NOTE: Some films contain strong language and mild nudity and are classified as needing parental guidance for young children. Please check the website for further details on each film prior to booking your tickets.
