Bivouacking together, pulling an all-nighter in the middle of the mountains, falling asleep looking up at the stars, marvelling at the incredible landscapes of our planet... are you up for it? Then come and join us from January 24 to 26, 2025 for the Adventure Film Festival at Le Centquatre, hosted by journalist Daniel Fievet - presenter of the radio program Le temps d'un bivouac on France Inter - and Edwige Coupez, with Sylvain Tesson as master of ceremonies.
From sporting challenges to adventure stories, set off to explore the wilderness, travel across Europe and the world and, above all, meet many other enthusiasts in the Bivouac, a 600m² area featuring an adventure bookshop with numerous shelves of books and travel stories, numerous events on the program, a catering service and a space to attend the 30 screenings and 9 conferences on the program for this edition of the festival.
La pantalla andina by Carmina Balaguer
A teacher takes on the challenge of bringing a mobile cinema to the most isolated school in Jujuy, Argentina, at an altitude of over 4,000 meters. This ethnographic project explores the reality of an Andean community, between its vision of the world linked to the land and the values of high-altitude education.
Jacques by Lysandre Leduc-Boudreau
For over 40 years, Jacques Duhoux has lived alone and self-sufficiently at the foot of Quebec's Uapishka Mountains. At 85, he continues on his way, despite the erosion of time. This film delves into his life, where nature, old age and the quest for freedom intertwine, paying tribute to a man who has chosen to live far from the world.
Maurice Baquet, Gilles Chappaz's tuner
Maurice Baquet was a musician of the highest calibre, a fantasist, a stage performer, a film actor, a mountaineer and a skier, and his life revolved around two main themes: the cello and the mountains. To tell us about Maurice and all his adventures, who better than his alter-ego: Cérébos, the faithful cello that never left his side.
Still alive by Santino Martiramo
Klaas Willems, a passionate climber suffering from cystic fibrosis, finds an escape in climbing. In Sardinia, far from pollution, he has climbed hundreds of routes. But a new challenge awaits him: a cancer diagnosis that transforms his path. A deeper, more interior ascent lies ahead
Nagalaqa, North of the Earth by Sébastien Roubinet and Franck Lepagno
Not since the 1930s has anyone attempted to reach Greenland via the northern Canadian Arctic islands. Sébastien Roubinet and his team set off on this adventure aboard a boat designed to glide over water and ice. Three months and 3,000 kilometers separate them from this feat.
Resistance climbing, by Tim Burns and Austin Stadak
In Palestine, Andrew Bisharat lives an odyssey where climbing symbolizes resistance and resilience. In search of his roots, he discovers that these hills offer a space of freedom in the face of occupation. A journey that is both sporting and intimate, in a country rich in human encounters despite the conflict.
Aux pays des brumes by Sophie Planque and Jérémy Vaugeois
Lost on their bikes in the Baltic mists at winter solstice, Sophie Planque and Jérémy Vaugeois explore ancestral cultures. They reveal a singular heritage and a deep bond with nature, where the unexpected shapes their discoveries and unveils the mysteries of preserved traditions.
Of a lifetime by Jérôme Tanon
At 18, Mila is about to embark on her first expedition to Antarctica with her father Xavier and uncle Victor, two freeride legends. Beyond the extreme challenges, Mila embarks on a journey of initiation, between fear and wonder, where she discovers her inner strength thanks to her family's complicity.
Vrang by Cédric Tassan (preview)
In the Pamir mountains, extreme living conditions are driving young people to flee. To raise awareness, Cédric Tassan, an adventurer on a bicycle, embarks on an exploration fraught with pitfalls and heartfelt encounters. He hopes to breathe new life into this land by setting up yurt camps.
Edge of reason by Jérémie Chenal
Mountaineers Benjamin Védrines and Nicolas Jean are attempting to climb Broad Peak (8051 m) in a single attempt from base camp. Benjamin is even aiming to beat the speed record for an 8000-meter peak and paraglide back down. But on these summits, the unforeseen remains omnipresent...
Sophie Lavaud, François Damilano's last summit
At the age of 55, Sophie Lavaud tackles Nanga Parbat, her latest challenge in the quest for 14 peaks over 8000 metres. With Sangay Sherpa, she braves the icy slopes of this dreaded mountain. This immersive film shows the reality of an adventure where every step is a struggle between courage and survival.
Arsène, un mec lambda by Valentine Vernague
Léa met Arsène when he was a child. At the age of 14, at the dawn of adolescence, she takes him hiking in the Pyrenees, where he gradually confides in her. The hike reveals a touching portrait of a young man caught between dreams and disillusionment, trying to free himself and look to the future.
Sons of the wind by Jérémy Bigé
The spirit of adventure guides Jérémy Bigé through the mountains of Central Asia. In the summer of 2022, he hiked 2,000 km across Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. From mountain pass to mountain pass, from yurt to yurt, he will have the chance to meet the local population in the heart of a wild and untamed natural environment.
Haulout by Evgenia and Maxim Arbugaeva
On a remote beach on the Siberian Arctic coast, a man waits in a cabin. He hopes to witness the largest walrus gathering on the planet, but climate change will upset his expectations. A poetic journey into a sensitive wilderness, offering a visual electroshock.
Piano to Zanskar by Michal Sulima
On the eve of retirement, 65-year-old piano tuner Desmond O'Keeffe takes on an unexpected challenge: transporting a century-old piano from London to a remote school in the Himalayas. This journey, full of unforeseen events, will reveal to him the power of music as a bridge between cultures.
Mataperra by Rachel Trudeau
A dancer by trade, Cuban-born Yelda del Carmen must rebuild her career after arriving in Montreal. Before devoting herself to dance, she embarks on a daring adventure: to become the first Cuban woman to conquer three legendary climbs in Cuba. Will she succeed?
En roues libres by Wheeled Wolrd (Myriam Cabon, Fabien Ecocharg, Pierre Cabon)
Pierre, injured at the Bataclan, attempts to climb Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) in a wheelchair with his partner Myriam. After six months' preparation and with the help of a team, they embark on a unique collective adventure, where every step in the sand and rocks demands effort, creativity and resilience.
We walked under the earth by Alexandre Lopez
Most of us walk on land. Explorers Cédric Lachat and David Parrot, on the other hand, set out on an underground expedition to link the Fromagère chasm to the Berger chasm in the Vercors. Through rare footage, the film explores the need to go further, higher and deeper.
Cap sur El Cap de Solidream (Brian Mathé and Morgan Monchaud)
Rendezvous at the foot of Dawn Wall, El Capitan's legendary cliff. Seb Berthe, a Belgian climber, dreams of climbing it. Refusing to take a plane, he sails across the Atlantic with six climbers, two sailors and a dog. It's a crazy, friendly, vertical journey that makes you want to join the adventure!
My double Everest by Pierre Abruzzini
Fewer than 6,500 climbers have reached the summit of Mount Everest in 70 years, while only 85 skippers have taken the start of the Vendée Globe, nicknamed "The Everest of the Seas". Maxime Sorel, skipper and adventurer, is attempting to achieve this titanic feat, which he calls "Mon Double Everest".
Big water theory by Emile Dominé
With two childhood friends, kayaker Nouria Newman embarks on an unprecedented expedition down the Rondu Gorge of Pakistan's Indus River, one of the world's most challenging rivers. A world first for a woman, this intense adventure explores high-volume kayaking, rich in challenges and surprises.
Wild days by Yohan Guignard
Four friends from Savoie embark on a wild adventure: a 50-day traverse of Alaska's Denali massif. This logbook recounts their quest for self-sufficiency, combining skiing, mountaineering and packraft. An intense immersion where spirits soar, friendships are forged and tested by the test of commitment.
We the surfers by Arthur Bourbon
At Robertsport Surf Club, determined surfers seek to transform their reality in a war-torn Liberian village. Arthur reunites with friends he met five years ago. In this community, surfing unites and heals, instilling resilience and hope in a country in search of peace.
Sea to summit by Alastair Lee
Jacob Cook and his team are on a daring expedition to Greenland. Their goal: to be the first to free-climb the 800m-high virgin wall of Sanderson's Hope. They must first overcome 450 kilometers of kayaking in Arctic waters and violent storms.
Andrea by Maxime Moulin and Nina Caprez
In climbing, climbing is a path to encounter. Swiss climber Nina Caprez travels to Morocco with her family in their converted truck. Between discoveries, unforeseen events and encounters, their journey, disrupted by the earthquake, reveals joys, fears and truths, opening up new horizons.
29173 NM from Romain de La Haye
29 173 NM is a unique immersive experience. Follow Thomas Ruyant in the Vendée Globe 2020 aboard his sailboat equipped with a novel device. The film intensely captures the chaos of the elements, sublimated by Molécule's hypnotic music, for a journey as close as possible to man and his machine.
Parfum d'essence by Anaïs Béné and Jessica Malbet
On a whim, Jessica and Anaïs set off by bike from the Alpilles to the Himalayas to meet the Dalai Lama! Guided by laughter, they embark on a journey of fear, joy and reflection on peace and freedom, as they navigate their way through diverse encounters and political contexts.
Mush! Au royaume des géants de glace, by Lucas Lepage
March 2020. Covid. Lou and Lucas, mushers in Norway, find themselves out of work and set off to explore the high plateaus with their sled dogs. In this new-found nature, complicity and trust are essential. An expedition full of challenges, joy and wonder, an ode to adventure.
Canada Vertical by Laurent Poliquin
Skiing, paddling, pedaling 7,600 kilometers through the wilds of Canada's North. A Quebec team faces the isolation and polar conditions of Ellesmere Island, crosses Nunavut and heads for Point Pelee, thanks to perseverance forged by years of preparation.
The box office will open on November 18, 2024, to buy your tickets for this major adventure film festival in Paris.
The jury will be presided over by Stéphanie Bodet (Salto Angel, A la verticale de soi), Matthieu Le Lay (director and cinematographer), freedivers Guillaume Néry and captain Sophie Galvagnon. So, make a date to discover this great festival dedicated to adventure cinema, in January 2025 at Le Centquatre !
Dates and Opening Time
From January 24, 2025 to January 26, 2025
Location
CENTQUATRE-PARIS
5 Rue Curial
75019 Paris 19
Access
Riquet metro station
Official website
www.terdav.com
