Daring adventurers, epic explorers, inspiring trailblazers - common buzzwords for the protagonists in outdoor adventure films. But “family-focused”?
Well, the EOFT wouldn‘t be the EOFT if it didn‘t portray adventure from all perspectives.
In the film Cycle of Bayanihan, U.S.-born pro mountain biker Samantha Soriano heads to the other side of the world, not only to enjoy some scenic freeriding trails but to explore her Filipino heritage.
In Keep it Burning, Edu Marín tells the story of a family expedition with his brother and father on the Trango (Nameless). Tower in the Karakoram mountains, a route with which another set of brothers - Alexander and Thomas Huber - once wrote EOFT and climbing history.
In To the Sea, two Londoners, Ben and Hugo, set out on a two-week voyage from Sorsele, Sweden, to the Baltic Sea. The river voyage was undertaken on a self-built raft made of wooden pallets. Two weeks turned into six years, the raft was dubbed “Melissa,” and the three of them became somewhat of a family.
Mountaineering has many facets, and Erik Weihenmayer adds one more. Erik is an alpinist who has climbed all 8,000-meter peaks, and he is blind. In the film Soundscape, he takes us into the Sierra Nevada to The Incredible Hulk and provides insight into how he perceives the world around him.
The 23rd EOFT is exceptional in many ways, but what truly sets it apart is its focus on leaving a lasting impact - not just through the event itself, but also via the personal journeys of each protagonist, as they strive to leave their own unique mark.
After the German premiere on 16 October 2024 in the Alte Kongresshalle in Munich, the program can be experienced in more than 350 events in ten countries and already on 24.11.24 the show will be screened in Riga (Latvia) - at the Splendid Palace cinema.
EOFT 2024 films in original language with subtitles LV. Event moderation in Latvian.
The total runtime is approximately 120 minutes. Including the moderation and supporting activities, event has a duration of around two and a half to three hours.