Mountain Blue & Red

FILM COLLECTION

MOUNTAIN - BLUE

Watch contemporary alpinists, athletes and historic heroes in a series of films that ask the age-old questions - not in an attempt to answer them, but to reframe them and explore their depth. What draws us to the mountains? Who do we follow to these summits? And what do we really find there?

SCREENING TIMES

18.00 Thursday 17 Nov Brewery Arts - Digital Lounge 19.30 Friday 18 Nov Brewery Arts - Studio 12.00 Saturday 19 Nov Shakespeare Centre 14.30 Sunday 20 Nov Brewery Arts - Theatre

ENCHAINMENT

NICK KOWALSKI Inspired by the human-powered enchainments in Europe, Alastair McDowell and Hamish Fleming set out on a quest to enchain New Zealand’s 24 highest mountains above 3000 metres in a continuous 31day push. But with the clock ticking down, fatigue mounting and storms arriving, are they able to complete the project before the time, weather and luck ran out? NEW ZEALAND / 30’

UTA: THE CLIMB OF KOSOVO

JAKE TUPMAN & JACK SOMERVILLE In 2017, 34 year-old Uta Ibrahimi became the first person from Kosovo to attempt to climb Mount Everest. Her goal was to inspire a new post-war generation in Kosovo and help create a better future for their country. This film looks back on Uta’s inspirational life, charting her journey from young woman growing up in a conflict country to the top of the world. KOSOVO / 19’

REVERS GAGNANT: A FRIENDSHIP BEYOND THE PEAKS

HUGO WIRTH In 2020, while the whole world was paralysed, Pierrick Fine and Symon Welfringer organised a remote expedition in Pakistan to scale the unclimbed south face of Sani Pakkush. In spite of their technological arsenal and their unbreakable bond, the laws of nature force the team to be humble and put the two climbers to the ultimate test. FRANCE / 13’

SPINDRIFT: THE BARRY BLANCHARD STORY

IVAN HUGHES After sustaining a major brain injury, Alpinist Barry Blanchard reflects on his adventures and reconciles his life in the mountains. CANADA / 30’

FILM COLLECTION MOUNTAIN - RED

Come with us to the highest peaks and celebrate the powerful draw of history, a hymn to the love of the mountains throughout the ages. Ski down 8000m cliffs in the Himalayas; watch the life-story of mountaineer Hermann Huber; and join two friends on an epic adventure to climb the six North faces of the Alps non-stop in just three weeks.

SCREENING TIMES

14.30 Friday 18 Nov Brewery Arts - Theatre 12.00 Saturday 19 Nov Brewery Arts - Screen One 09.30 Sunday 20 Nov Brewery Arts - Theatre

THE VALUE OF TIME

TOM DAUER Born in 1930 and having grown up in the Bavarian alps, Hermann Huber began working at ‘Salewa Leather Items’ at the age of 15. By 1972 he was managing director and internationally known as ‘Mr. Salewa’. At 92 he has retained his enthusiasm, curiosity and drive – a legend in the alpine mountaineering world and a role model for many. This is his astonishing life story. AUSTRIA / 25’

NORTH 6

FRANK KRETSCHMANN The north faces of Grosser Zinne, Piz Badile, Matterhorn, Eiger, Petit Dru and Grandes Jorasses are considered the greatest faces in the Alps. Dubbed the ‘Grand Slam’ of alpinism, mastering all six is a lifetime goal for many. Roger Schäli and Simon Gietl have climbed all six several times, but they now have a new dream: to climb the iconic walls nonstop in just three weeks, and cover the distances between the summits under their own power - by bike, foot, rope and by paraglider. GERMANY / 28’

Ô’PARIZAD

GUILLAUME PIERREL The 70’s saw the golden age of mountain exploration in the Himalayas. 45 years later, a group of Alpine skiers decide to return, following the paths taken by their ancestors. Their goal is to reach an altitude of 8000m with their skis and descend by the route of their heritage - the French route of 1975. Embark on a great adventure which celebrates friendship and the powerful draw of history, a hymn to the love of the mountain throughout the ages. FRANCE / 38’

MOUNTAIN FILM COLLECTIONS PRESENTED BY

North 6