Catch some of the best films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival near you soon.
A quick heads up that the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back for 2012 and already underway with a collection of top adventure films from the legendary Canadian event touring the UK between now and 10 March.
There are no fewer than 20 dates and venues for the UK and the films chosen have, say the organisers, been selected to feature award-winners and audience favourites from the 2011 festival, which took place in early November last year.
The specific programme at each venue varies slightly, with the content 'adapted to the local setting and audience'.
Some of the highlights include:
Cold – Up until now 16 expeditions have tried and failed to climb one of Pakistan’s 8000 metre peaks in the heart of winter. In early 2011, Simone Moro, Cory Richards and Dennis Urubko set out to be the first. This film captures chilling first-hand footage of their attempt and reveals a harrowing descent that amplifies their isolation and exposure – and then an avalanche hits... See the trailer.
Reel Rock: Obe and Ashima - There’s a nine year old girl from New York taking the climbing world by storm, and her name is Ashima Shiraishi. Guided by her passionate coach and former bouldering star Obe Carrion, this tiny master is crushing competitions and raising the bar for climbing’s youth. The film provides a glimpse of the past for Obe and new adventures for Ashima.
All I Can: The Short Cut - A special Tour edit of the award-winning ski film that combines thought provoking issues with mind-blowing snow sports action. time-lapse sequences, deep powder and an incredible urban downhill skiing scene are just some of the highlights.
Dates And Venues
Remaining UK 2012 Tour dates are as follows:
9 February Stafford Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford
- 10 February Keswick, Theatre by the Lake
- 11 February Stockport Plaza, Manchester/Stockport
- 17 February Old Rep Theatre, Birmingham
- 18 February Victoria Rooms, Bristol
- 21, 22, 23 & 24 Feb Union Chapel, London
- 25 February St Andrews Hall, Norwich
- 2 March Komedia Club, Brighton
- 3 March Lighthouse Theatre, Poole
- 8 March Komedia Club, Bath
- 9 March Porthcawl Pavillion, Bridgend/Porthcawl
- 10 March Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan
More Information
You can find full details including on-line booking and fullprogramme information at www.banff-uk.com.
