Banff Mountain Festivals

Feature-length Films

Sunday, November 2 — 3:30 p.m.
Eric Harvie Theatre — $9

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The Sharp End

USA, 2008, 62 minutes
Directed and produced by Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen

The Sharp End showcases the climbers who risk everything to do the world’s most dangerous and committing climbs. Run-out traditional routes, scary highball boulder problems, ice-covered alpine walls and all-or-nothing free-solo ascents are all part of the game. The film features Alex Honnold, Dean Potter, Mike Patz, Steph Davis, Tommy Caldwell, Jonny Copp, Lisa Rands and many more. (Contains coarse language.)

Finalist in: Best Film on Climbing

The Sharp End

Spray: Window of Opportunity

USA, 2008, 15 minutes
Directed and produced by Brian Solano

Chris Lindner has spent most of his life in the fast-paced world of professional climbing, yet has managed to maintain a grounded approach to the sport. Join him on his journey along California’s northern coastline as he sets out to explore its treasures and searches for the United States’ next great rock climb.

Finalist in: Best Film on Climbing
Best Short Mountain Film

Spray: Window of Opportunity

Latitudes

USA, 2008, 47 minutes
Directed and produced by Don Hampton

From the acclaimed creators of the Chain Reaction series and Sevenvision comes a progressive and soulful mountain-bike adventure that shows the deeper you get involved with your passion, the smaller your world becomes. Four-time Emmy Award-winning director/producer Don Hampton and crew have been spanning the globe to capture every angle in pristine high definition. Includes Joe Perrizo’s record-breaking 63-foot dirt-to-dirt backflip.

Finalist in: Best Film on Mountain Sports

Latitudes

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