Mountain Festival - Day 1 in Helios Sport

Andrzej Zawada Mountain Festival in Ladko-Zdrój returns to cinemas! The second edition of the Mountain Festival in Cinemas will be held in selected Helios cinemas: from 31 August to 2 September we will play in as many as 24 cities! We have 3 days, 3 screenings and 12 films, including 7 Polish premieres! You will see breathtaking documentaries and films inspired by the world of mountains, climbing and travel. Skiing and biking, high mountains and mountaineering, sports climbing, family and ice climbing, sports enthusiasm, the pursuit of the goal and the passion that allows us to reach higher and reach beautiful places - all this you will see on the big screen.Program:Day OneMonday, August 31, 2026 at 20:00 Excalibur. A Pursuit in Processing. Brooke Raboutou, Ben Neilson performing Brooke Raboutou United States, 2026 18 minThe film documents Brooke Raboutou's work on the Excalibur road (5.15c/9b+), which she made history in climbing. The Excalibur line near Arco, Italy, is just 18 moves, and at the same time a brutal, condensed test of strength endurance on razor-sharp grips. From the world's point of view, it was a record crossing. Brooke became the first woman to cross the road for such a valuation, bridging the gap between women and men at the forefront of the sport. From Brooke's point of view, it was an experience of a long, internal process that consisted of daily struggles, overcoming doubts, and pushing one's own boundaries.A Home for Free Spirits. Pierre Cadot/Patagonia France, 2025 25 min Original title: Le Moulin des ArtistesSome of their art live, others cannot live without it. In a 16th-century mill in the Chamonix valley, Peter and Anati run Le moulin des artistes — a unique ski workshop, creative space and meeting place for free spirits. It is here that unique, handmade wooden skis and images and music inspired by mountains are created. The documentary shows what happens when you devote yourself entirely to artistic expression. She discovers how passion helps you find your purpose in life, build a strong community, and even lift yourself up after a disaster.Kronoshock - Polish premiere. Ignasi López Fàbregas Spain, 2026 10 minIn the heart of a wild valley, among rivers and green meadows, rises a mighty steep rock massif, shrouded in ice. Adventurous Lord Cliffrider dreams of being the first to stand on this pristine peak. However, with each passing day, this vision dissipates like smoke from his pipe. K2 - Chasing Shadows. David Arnaud, Hugo Clouzeau pronounced Benjamin Védrines United States, 2025 67 minFrench mountaineer Benjamin Védrines is known for his ambitious, technical climbs in record time, both in the Alps and in the highest mountains. In the film “K2 — Chasing Shadows” Benjamin sets himself a new ambitious challenge: climbing K2, one of the most difficult peaks in the world, quickly and without using oxygen from a cylinder. But behind the summit lies a more personal, intimate journey in search of meaning — an inner mountain that puts him to the test beyond the limits of physical endurance. We invite you to sessions in Białystok, Bielsko-Biała, Bydgoszcz, Dąbrowa Górnicza, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Jelenia Góra, Kalisz, Katowice, Kielce, Koszalin, Lubin, Łódź, Nowy Sacz, Olsztyn, Opole, Płock, Poznan, Radom, Rzeszów, Szczecin, Warsaw and Wrocław. See you soon!