Arts & Entertainment Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour | Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour |
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The Cowell Theater at Fort Mason Center plays host to the Banff
Mountain Film Festival World Tour on March 8 and 9. The traveling
festival, whose San Francisco stop is sponsored by REI, will feature
some of the award-winning selections from last year’s festival, an
annual showcase of mountain-inspired filmmaking, held every October in
Banff, Alberta, Canada.
The 15 films featured in San Francisco, one of five Bay Area stops, are
just the tip of the iceberg. Banff judges received nearly 300
submissions last year, from which 50 finalists were selected and
screened at the festival. Can’t decide which day to go? Here is a quick rundown of both nights’ lineups to ensure maximum viewing pleasure for adventure seekers, outdoor enthusiasts and other nature-loving folks: Saturday, March 8 Entropy Some of the world’s top snowkiters traverse the globe in search of the ultimate snow and wind conditions. King Lines Witness some of professional rock climber (and Santa Cruz native) Chris Sharma’s most outrageous ascents. Climber A climber attempts an icy route in this animated short. Badgered A grumpy badger just wants some peace and quiet in this animated short. La Ventana A group of Venezuelan mountain climbers tackle Cerro Torre in southern Patagonia and St. Exupery in France. Inner Balance Unicyclers take the already challenging sport to the next level. Cross Country with the Snakes Alan Sparhawk, guitarist-vocalist for the band Low, heads out on a cross-country skiing adventure with the members of his side-band, Black-Eyed Snakes. The Western Lands – Hoy For his 60th birthday, writer and nascent rock climber Jim Perrin attempts to climb the Old Man of Hoy in Scotland. Ain’t Got No Friends on a Powder Day Two guys hit the same mountain with two very different approaches. Sunday, March 9 Balance This documentary about new-school skiing has audiences wondering, “Are those guys talented, or just crazy?” Searching for the Coast Wolves Former world champion cross-country skier and long-distance runner Gudrun Pflueger studies wolves in British Columbia. In-Flux This paddling documentary features heart-stopping action and beautiful natural scenery. Higher Ground: Mountain Photographer Professional photographer Andrew Querner tries to explain what makes for the perfect climbing shot. Wings on Your Feet (Le ali ai piedi) Powder-hunters John Falkiner and Paolo Tassi discuss skiing as a lifestyle. Trial & Error Mountain biker Ryan Leech explains what the forestry industry can learn from mountain biking. Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour: Sat.-Sun., March 8-9, 7 p.m.; Cowell Theater, Fort Mason Center, Marina Blvd. & Buchanan Sts., 415-345-7575; tickets $18 at www.fortmason.org, or $15 in advance for REI members at 840 Brannan St., 415-934-1938
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