First session: 16:00

KUKUCZKA

45’

Polonia/Poland 2011

Zuzendaria/Director: Jerzy Porebski

Ekoizlea/Producer: Artica Production

Jerzy Kukuczka was one of the most outstanding Himalayan climbers in history, the second climber to ascend all 14 eight-thousanders. A legend, he lost his life in the Himalayas 22 years ago. Why was he exceptional? What was his contribution to the history of climbing? What do his family and other high altitude climbers think about him? What were and what are the reasons to climb in high altitudes? Can Kukuczka be a paragon for other climbers today? Mountains: a realm of adventure or an area of commerce?

ENCORDADES

52’

Katalunia/Catalonia 2011

Zuzendaria/Director: Gerard Montero Corominas

Ekoizlea/Producer: Carlos Bría Lahoz

Catalan alpinists and climbers from different eras bring us close to their passion for the mountains, explaining the personal struggle which they have experienced in order to achieve their dreams of altitude. A journey through the feminine history of alpinism and climbing in Catalonia, via testimonies which have overcome barriers and stereotypes. At the same time, a look at the role of women in sport and society, from the 1940s to the present.

Second session: 18:30

CONFERENCE: GERLINDE KALTENBRUNNER/ RALF DUJMOVITS

The Austrian himalayist doesn’t need to ask herself why she climbs mountains. Her ascents speak for her: in her case, style has always been more important than destination; the means rather than the end; ethics before the peak photo. With an unusual strength, Kaltenbrunner clocked up, in 2011, the K2 peak, without the help of artificial oxygen, a maxim to achieving the 14 highest peaks on the planet.  Her husband, Ralf Dujmovits joined the list in 2009: both climb in a roped team, in accordance with the classical style, without rushing and ignoring ‘races’ and virtual podiums. Although never having been first ‘past the post’, nobody denies Gerlinde her status.

CONFERENCE: "Rock and Ice" - INES PAPERT

The ‘queen’ of  competition ice climbing wasn’t hiding anything other than an alpinist with an unequalled technique, fearlessness and aptitude. Sometimes, even in alpinism two plus two equals four: to a physical strength doubled by a unique skill with tools, Papert added the authentic desire  to discover new grounds of expression…in the mountains. Routes of mixed extremes in Ben Nevis, openings from the ground in mixed or in ice, high technical ascents and, why not, front line rock routes light up a life without rear squad numbers of this German climber.