Mountain Culture

Eternal Afghanistan Photography Exhibition by Beth Wald

Continues through September 6

MAX BELL AUDITORIUM FOYER

Free

In the fall of 2002, photographer Beth Wald accompanied veteran reporter Rob Schultheis to Afghanistan. While the wounds of the war were still raw, they found the Afghan people already firmly fixed on the future. Through Wald’s incredible photographs, you’ll see a country ravaged by conflict, and living in hope.

Banff Mountain Film Festival Screenings

July 21 & 28 at 7:30 p.m. MAX BELL AUDITORIUM

August 4 at 7:30 p.m. MARGARET GREENHAM THEATRE

$10 Adult | $8 Student/Senior | $5 Child

Arts Lover Passholders Free

Exhilarating films from the 28th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to thrill and inspire you. Climb the highest peaks, paddle the wildest waters, and journey to some of the most enchanting and beautiful places on the planet. A different program will be screened each night. » more

Terre Magellaniche

August 8 at 7:30 p.m.

MARGARET GREENHAM THEATRE

$15 Adult | $12 Student/Senior | $8 Child

Arts Lover Passholders Free

Screening of a unique archival mountain film by Alberto Maria De Agostini (1913) accompanied by live cello and piano. Italian missionary, explorer, climber, photographer, and cinematographer De Agostini shot this footage during his travels to unexplored areas of Patagonia during the early 20th century. This beautiful film has been preserved in the historic Film Library of the Museo Nazionale della Montagna in Turin, Italy, and is accompanied by live music, performed by pianist Francesco Pennarola, and cellist Francesca Villa. Presented in collaboration with Museo Nazionale della Montagna of Turin and the Regione Piemonte, Italy.

2004 Banff Mountain Festivals

October 30 to November 7, 2004

Recharge your love for the mountains at the 2004 Banff Mountain Festivals. The 11th annual Banff Mountain Book Festival celebrates the world’s best mountain and adventure travel books through readings, seminars, book signings, a book fair, and the presentation of internationally recognized awards for mountain literature. The 29th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival brings you the world’s best mountain films and speakers. Experience the adventure of climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures, and the world’s last great wild places — all brought to life on the big screen. » more