Skiing and rock climbing, two extreme sports with passion and freedom, not only challenge the physical limits, but also free the mind. In this vast land, every downhill sprint and every ascent are both a self-exploration and the conquest of the unknown. We hereby recommend two movies to let you feel the passion and freedom of skiing and rock climbing.

Time: 1:30PM-3:30PM, April 21, 2024; 

Genre: Climbing, Visual Impairment, Animation;

Language: English;

Subtitle: Chinese

In the world of extreme sports, every player can interpret their understanding of challenge and passion for life in their own unique way. Special groups are no exception. Sports give them human rights -- the freedom of loving adventures and feeling the world.

Soundscape features Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to stand on the summit of Mount Everest. He was fully blind as he ascended a massive alpine rock face deep in the Sierra Nevada. Rock climbing is how Erik explores the world, and through sound, touch and taste, he can experience and conquer one mountain after another.

If your world loses picture and is devoured by the darkness, can you still love life as much as Erik? “When God closes a door for you, he will open a window instead”, Erik explores the world from this window, opening his senses and climbing upwards. You might not have noticed that you can hear the standing rock mountain with your eyes closed, touch the rolling “pulse” of the stonewall with your hands, and smell the scent of different leaves... Therefore, the world around you is lit up and outlined in many shapes, immersive and accessible.

What is blindfolded rock climbing like? Will the world drawn by sound waves be monotonous? Please walk into the cinema and watch Soundscape together with us.

Time: 1:30PM-3:30PM, April 21, 2024;　　

Genre: Skiing, Women;

Language: English; 

Subtitle: Chinese

The film How Did We Get Here can be considered as an adventurous poem. The Blondes formed by Emily Childs, Janelle Yip and Tonje Kvivik meet in Norway for their love of cross-country skiing.

Emily Childs is a protagonist of the film. In Norway, cross-country skiing is not only a sport, but also a cultural and spiritual inheritance. A lot of families cultivate their children's love of skiing from an early age to let them learn persistence and courage in the snow. Cross-country skiing is not simply an arena, but also a place for passing on the Nordic spirit of perseverance.

Mountains, forests, falling snow, every turn and every jump are all full of energy and elegant fusion and an extreme test of skills and physical strength. In this pure snow field, you can not only experience the pleasure of speed, but also feel the great nature and vigorous life. This is a battle with yourself, as well as a baptism of your heart.

No matter you are a skiing fan or an adventurous passer-by, you can feel the vastness of life from the snowy mountain. We sincerely invite you to watch the movie How Did We Get Here, traveling thousands of miles for an adventure.

Whether on the top of the snowy mountain or between the rock walls, we can feel the love from the bottom of our hearts and the yearning for freedom. Let's walk into the cinema to feel the protagonists’ joy and moving of releasing themselves and pursuing dreams in extreme sports.

　　All films in Banff Mountain Film Festival Program B

　　

　　

　　

　　

　　

Meet-and-greet: Bai He, a representative of China Climbing Community

World Premiere & Meet-and-greet with Cast & Crew

Venue: RIJDOJ Cinema

Address: 4/F, Tower B, RIJDOJ Shopping Mall, Datunli, Chaoyang District, Beijing (walk 120 meters from southwest Exit A1, Datunlu East Station of the subway)

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It is suggested that you buy the ticket package of the film exhibition, so that you can watch all the 11 outdoor movies in three days throughout two weekends;

You can buy a one-day ticket package on April 20, 21 or 27, bringing your family, friends and team to spend a special weekend; 

You can also buy an individual ticket for what interests you most among the 11 movies.

If purchasing more than 50 tickets, communities, enterprises or institutions may contact the ticketing WeChat account (BanffChinaBJ) from 9:00AM to 9:00PM, or call 18611441669. We are busy lately, so please give us some patience. Thank you!

If there is any question, you can leave a message on the WeChat official account (@Banff Mountain Film Festival), or contact us on WeChat (BanffChinaBJ).

Apart from the above-mentioned Program A of Banff Mountain Film Festival 2024, the BJIFF—Banff China Special Screenings activity has prepared another 10 screenings with diverse themes such as outdoors, nature and adventure for you. Click on “Read More” to view more movie details.