BEST OF BOFF

Film programme:

THE BEGINNING
Canada, 2024, 18’
Directed by: Cristobal Ruiz

Alenka Mali, a 24-year-old athlete, moved to Squamish in Canada from Slovenia and combined her passions for snowboarding and BASE jumping. In the winter of 2024, after a few years of preparation, she accomplished her goal of completing a snowboard BASE jump off Goat Ridge and the Chief in Squamish. The film captures her determination, the challenges she had to overcome, and the deep personal connections that drive her to follow her dreams. The film won the Best Cinematography and Best Editing awards at the IF3 Festival. 

http://boff.si/filmi/the_beginning

JIRISHANCA
USA, 2024, 31’
Directed by: Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer

Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 20,000-foot peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.

http://boff.si/filmi/jirishanca

BALKAN CROSSBORDER BIKING
Germany, 2024, 30’
Directed by: Gerhard Czerner

A group of four adventurous mountain bikers embark on a journey of discovery through the wild landscapes of the Balkans in search of unknown trails. They take on the challenges of the High Scardus Trail, a little explored long-distance trail on the border ridge between North Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania. From sweaty climbs and technical descents to unexpected encounters with bears, the exploration takes the group through the majestic Sharr Mountains, remote mountain villages and spectacular landscapes. A movie about adventure, closeness to nature and the irrepressible urge to explore the unknown.

http://boff.si/filmi/balkan_crossborder_biking

TRANSCARDUS – A BALKANSKI STORY
Italy, 2024, 19’
Directed by: Elisa Bessega 

Transcardus tells the story of the first ski-mountaineering traverse of the Sharr Massif: an authentic adventure across the lesser-known peaks of the Balkans, straddling the border between Kosovo and Macedonia, led by steep skier and mountain guide Enrico Mosetti. Through the lens of skiing, the film reveals the rugged beauty and timeless allure of a region still unexplored in its winter guise, offering a profound contrast to the nearby, bustling Alps. Filmed in a raw, documentary style by the expedition members, Transcardus captures the journey without the support of external film crews, offering a realistic perspective on the challenges of this pioneering traverse.

https://boff.si/filmi/transcardus-a_balkanski_story

BIG WATER THEORY
France, 2024, 60’
Directed by: Emile Dominé

Follow French kayak superstar Nouria Newman and two childhood friends as they navigate one of the world’s most challenging sections of whitewater: the Rondu Gorge of the Indus River in Pakistan. Documenting Nouria’s attempt at completing the first integral descent of the Rondu Gorge by a woman, Big Water Theory is a compelling exploration of human spirit and the relentless pursuit of adventure. It offers a powerful, inspiring, and highly detailed and informative look at the world of extreme kayaking. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Karakoram mountains, the film highlights the irreversible nature of the sport, with heart-pounding descents that test the kayakers’ psychological and physical limits.

https://boff.si/filmi/big_water_theory

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Organisation: Bovec Outdoor Film Festival and Kino Šiška.