Mountains on Stage returns with three inspiring films celebrating mountaineering, ultra-trail running and snowboarding: FACE TO FACE, BLANDINE, and KIDS.
Face to Face (85 min, Dir: David Arnaud & Hugo Clouzeau)
Benjamin Védrines is a man of superlatives and records – from steep skiing to the Himalayas, he is considered one of the world’s finest mountaineers. Yet behind the image of an unstoppable athlete lie vulnerability and deep self-doubt. After his record-breaking K2 ascent in 2024 failed to bring the fulfilment he expected, Benjamin sets himself a new test: a multi-day solo winter ascent of the legendary Drus Face in the Mont Blanc massif. An intense confrontation with the granite – and with himself.
Blandine (65 min, Dir: Aurélien Delfosse)
At 27, Blandine L’Hirondel discovers an extraordinary talent for endurance running. From the World Championships to the Diagonale des Fous and UTMB, this lively and sincere portrait follows her meteoric rise through the world’s most iconic ultra-trail races. Along the way, she balances her career as a gynaecologist with elite competition, navigates setbacks and keeps pushing her limits. Above all, the film captures the joy that fuels this exceptional ‘everyday woman’ every time she runs.
Kids (11 min, Dir: Camille Armand)
What does it mean to be a kid? Young snowboarders Camille Armand, Enzo Scotto and Quentin Ladame head into the heart of the Japanese winter, where bottomless powder turns the landscape into an endless playground. Stunning cinematography mixes freestyle, ultra-deep snow, animation, youthful mischief and philosophical voice-overs – all topped off with a generous dose of laughter.
Come out for an unforgettable evening of adventure, emotion and breathtaking images on the big screen!
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