Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - Granite Program
Film descriptions

2 Legs is 2 Easy
(2024, USA, 06:25 min)
Director: Tamara Susa
Advisory: No advisory
Film Synopsis: Steve Karczewski was born with bone cancer in his left leg and has never known
what it is like to have two legs, but that hasn’t prevented him from doing anything and everything
he’s ever wanted as an outdoor athlete.

A Team Sport
(2024, USA, 15:44 min)
Director: Alexis Berg, Julien Raison
Advisory: No Advisory
Ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Continuing to shatter records, in 2023 she became the first person ever to wear the Triple Crown of ultra-running, winning three iconic 100+mile races back-to-back in one summer. But who is the team behind Courtney and her remarkable success?

Anytime – Utah (Tour Edit)
(2024, Canada, 08:25 min)
Director: Darcy Wittenburg, Colin Jones, Darren McCullough
Advisory: Coarse language
In Utah’s rugged, arid landscape, a new era of female freeride mountain biking is born. Follow four trailblazing women as they carve unprecedented lines and push the limits of what’s possible. Witness the evolution of the sport as they shatter barriers, forge new paths, and redefine the boundaries of female riding. With every turn, drop, and jump, these pioneers etch their mark on the Utah terrain, inspiring a generation of riders to come.

Going East
(2024, Austria, 33 min)
Filmmakers: Loic Isliker, Johannes Hoffmann
Advisory: Coarse language
Film Synopsis: Join a group of curious skiers on a mission to travel as far east as possible using only public transport, skiing along the way.

House of Bliss
(2024, Iceland, 09:04 min)
Director: Elli Thor Magnusson, Ben Weiland
Advisory: Coarse language
House of Bliss (Saeluhus) documents the making of a shelter situated somewhere on the border of eality and imagination. A private world of contemplation and quiet relief from the outside world.

Ian
(2024, Australia, 08:03 min)
Director: Matt Raimondo
Advisory: No advisory
Meet 72-year-old Australian climber, Ian Elliott. Ian’s extraordinary climbing ability defies age tereotypes, showcasing his resilience and challenging societal perceptions.

Ice Waterfalls (Tour Edit)
(2024, Spain, 35:40 min)
Director: David Arnaud
Advisory: Coarse language
For years, professional kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has dreamed of running the rivers and waterfalls formed by melting ice caps and gigantic glaciers. Accompanied by a team of expert kayakers and Arctic guides, he ventures into one of the most remote and rugged regions of the planet: Svalbard. Amidst the Arctic’s otherworldly landscapes, reality is about to surpass his wildest dreams.