Programming of the Colonya Palma Montaña Film Fest

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Galatzó Refuge

AND BALEARIC SYMPOSIUM ON HIKING AND TRAILS. 'WHERE WE COME FROM, WHERE WE ARE, AND WHERE WE ARE'

This event aims to promote collective reflection on the trajectory and future of hiking and trekking in the Balearic Islands. In this regard, all stakeholders involved—clubs, athletes, guides, and institutions—will meet to analyze the current situation and future challenges. These include promoting the conservation of mountain habitats in a manner compatible with their public use, as well as moving toward inclusive, safe, and sustainable hiking. Other issues to be addressed will include the role of technology, regulation, and new models of collaboration between clubs, institutions, and the federation.

Organized by: Balearic Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing and Coloña Palma Montaña Film Fest

Collaborators: Mallorca Council and the Sierra de Tramuntana Consortium

Tasting of products from the Tramuntana Mountains.

More info:fbmweb.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

7 p.m. CineCiudad

WOLF

Marina G. Andreu. Spain. 2023. 29'. Original version

Ranchers in an Asturian village face legal protection for the wolf, a symbol of fears, superstitions, and ancestral stories. The documentary reflects on how the myth and reality of the wolf shape rural life and emotions.

VIA SEDNA

Ramona Waldner and Alexander Brugger. Austria. 2023. 60'. VOSC

Two renowned female athletes, Caro North and Marta Guemes, share a common passion: great adventures through the unknown. With an all-female team, they sail across the North Atlantic from France to Greenland. The goal is to open a route on a Big Wall.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21

7 p.m. Palma Main Theater

OPENING CEREMONY

SOPHIE LAVAUD, THE FINAL SUMMIDO

François Damilano. Switzerland. 2024. 86'. VOSC

After scaling thirteen of the highest mountains on Earth, Sophie Lavaud is just one peak away from the Himalayan Grand Slam. Will she achieve her goal? The film immerses us in the peculiar world of high-altitude mountaineering, where climbers must walk the fine line between daring and self-preservation. The documentary is the gripping story of Sophie's final challenge, a 40-day expedition filled with mishaps.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

6 p.m. Plaza de Miquel Maura. In front of the Xesc Forteza Municipal Theatre.

MOUNTAIN BOOK EXHIBITION AND SALE

At the Luna bookstore.

THE INVISIBLE SEARCH

Bianca Fidani. Argentina. 2025. 14'. Original version

A gathering of women highliners In Patagonia, it becomes an exploration of art, sport, and balance. The film navigates the space between fear and trust in a community context, charting a journey both physical and spiritual along the creative thread of the narrative itself.

QOTZUÑI: MEN OF THE LAKE

Michael Salama, Gastón Zilberman. Argentina. 2024. 13'. Original version

A documentary about the Uru-Murato indigenous community of Lake Poopó, Bolivia, that explores how the disappearance of the lake affected their lives and culture. The protagonists share their process of adaptation to the climate crisis.

THE EXPERIMENTAL ETHAN

Marco Zingaretti. Italy. 2024. 27'. VOSC

The number of older people is increasing and advancing at an unprecedented rate. Today, they are very active, more so than their predecessors. They carry out intense social work beyond retirement. The Italian writer, journalist, and poet Erri De Luca tells from his own experience how he trains and maintains his body through climbing. "No one has been old before me," he says, realizing that no previous example can guide him.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

7 p.m. Xesc Forteza Municipal Theater

SAMA

Bachar Khattar. Germany. 2025. 26'. Original title: Hiba, a Syrian refugee, and Sabine, a Lebanese citizen, share their love of climbing, breaking down prejudices amidst the social tensions of Lebanon. Their journey, supported by the ClimbAid community, transforms them into leading figures of hope and resilience in their communities.

HAIZE LERROAK

Janire Etxabe. Spain. 2024. 12'. Original title track.

Vertical dance transforms the mountains of the Basque Country into a stage and inspiration, where movement and nature intertwine to bring dreams and emotions to life. A portrait of four years of artistic exploration in the Basque landscape.

A LOOK BACK. THE ART OF EQUIPPING

Alfonso García. Spain. 2024. 29'. Original version

Only 1% of climbers equip new routes. We delve into a world unknown to many through the eyes of four climbers from the Basque Country who have dedicated their lives to equipping climbing routes.

MRS. IRAN'S HUSBAND

Marjan Khosravi. Iran. 2023. 27'. VOSC

Sultan Mouhammad's kingdom is in the mountains: two wives, eleven children, and a flock of sheep. To expand his assets, he intends to marry for the third time. A metaphorical film about a patriarchal society where Sultan Mouhammad represents himself, and traditional women represent the country, Iran. Sara is the new generation of women fighting for their basic rights.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

7 p.m. Xesc Forteza Municipal Theater

THE EAGLE HUNTERS OF MONGOLIA

Lucas Virgilio. Spain. 2025. 7'. VOSC

Two photographers travel to the Altai Mountains in western Mongolia to capture the centuries-old tradition of eagle hunting among the Khazak community. A visual journey into a nomadic culture that keeps alive the ancient art of training eagles for hunting.

BUSHIDO

Marcin Tomaszewski. Poland. 2025. 29'. Original title (VOSE)

A veteran mountaineer seeks a new personal path with a spiritual expedition to the untamed landscapes of Alaska. His journey leads us to reflect on achievement, self-knowledge, and the heritage of Japanese culture.

WARRIORS

Timothée Callec, Thomas Palmer, María Alejandra Rubio. Colombia. 2025. 24'. Original version

Six Colombian female mountaineers share their journeys of self-improvement from the mountains. The film champions female power and collective empowerment through climbing, addressing themes such as grief, violence, motherhood, and self-esteem.

EVEREST INVADERS

Jean-Michel Jordá. France. 2023. 53'. Dubbed into Spanish.

In recent years, we have seen how the mountains have transformed, before our eyes, into an immense sporting terrain. Mountaineering has become a consumer good like any other. Everest is the highest landfill in the world. New mountaineers have invaded the 8,000-meter peaks, the mountains are becoming urbanized, and pollution is generating a level that is causing an inexorable collapse of life.

With the participation of the film's director, Jean-Michel Jordá.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

7 p.m. Xesc Forteza Municipal Theater

ABRINT ROAD. KANGTEGA 84.

Miquel Pérez Mas. Spain. 2024. 30'. Original version

In 1984, a group of Catalan women led the first all-female expedition to a Himalayan peak: Kangtega. The film celebrates this pioneering achievement and places it within the context of a golden age of Catalan mountaineering.

IMMERSED

Camila Pignocchi, Dana Jazmín García, Joaquín Ezequiel Tucci. Argentina. 2025. 10'. Original version

An open water swimmer braves the freezing cold of Ushuaia to connect with nature. Her dive serves as a reflection on ocean warming.

LET IT BÄRN

Hannes Tell. Switzerland. 2023. 11'. VOSC

An invitation to discover a movement underground A climbing project that seeks to reclaim Bern's streets and urban parks. We're guided by two Banksy-like undercover figures and guidebook authors, Dr. Bäri and Dr. Bomb.

CHARCOBLOC

Pablo León. Mexico. 2025. 45'. OV

Charcobloc tells the story of Fer de la Mora, a young Mexican climber determined to connect two of the most iconic Psicobloc routes in Mallorca: Loskot & Two Smoking Barrels and thus face the reality of not being a professional climber.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

7 p.m. Xesc Forteza Municipal Theater

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2025 BEST SHORT FILM AWARDS

MARMOLADA. MOTHER ROCCIA

Matteo Maggi and Cristiana Pecci. Italy. 2024. 76'. VOSC

Three renowned alpinists, Matteo della Bordella, Maurizio Giordani and Massimo Faletti, and climber Iris Bielli open a new route on the south face of the Marmolada. A mountain that has entered the debate on climate change following the tragic loss of human life on July 3, 2022. The film explores passion and environmental awareness, offering a compelling look at the world of mountaineering and the importance of protecting and preserving our mountain ecosystems.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27

6 p.m. Ca n'Oleo / Palma

Mountaineering: Evolution and Ethics

With Óscar Gogorza de Carlos

Óscar Gogorza explores the motivations of mountaineers and how their passion for the mountains hides personal concerns and contradictions. The book reviews the history and evolution of this sport, from its pioneers to the present day. It focuses on the constant search for human limits and the ethical and personal dilemmas that mountaineering entails.

Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m. Inca Main Theater

ABRINT TRAZA. DIARY OF THE 1ST CLASS OF THE BALEARIC ISLANDS MOUNTAINEERING TRAINING GROUP

Take Rubi. Spain. 2025. 30'. Original version.

With G. Anguera, L. Dietrich, G. García, C. Lladó, M. En Lorente, P. Roig and T. Rubí

Opening of a new path Very direct Mallorcan, 520 m MD+ in Santa Cruz Chico (5,800 m) in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru. By the Balearic Islands Mountaineering Development Group, FBME (Balearic Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing).

THERE IS LIGHT BETWEEN THE ROPES. SILVIA VIDAL

Conversation between Silvia Vidal and Hugo Biarge

Silvia Vidal opens the doors to her world with a story that goes far beyond climbing. A captivating tale of human limits, loneliness, and the power of self-belief. An exciting and introspective journey, full of extreme adventures, profound reflections, and a life lesson that will leave you speechless.

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