Snow Film Fest Brno 2026

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Extreme ascents, freeride descents, icy rivers, and stories of people who have dedicated their lives to the mountains. Snow Film Fest is back in our cinema! What does the first winter solo ascent of Denali look like? What drives a person to ski the slopes of Antarctica? How do you surf on an icy river in the middle of a Canadian winter, or how do the inhabitants of the Himalayas cope with the loss of glaciers? This year's Snow Film Fest will provide the answers, traditionally showcasing the best global films about winter sports, mountains, and adventure. A total of 3 hours of adventure! Film Program ONCE IN A LIFETIME Country of origin: France
Duration: 44 min
Director: Jérôme Tanon
Language: English, French (Czech subtitles) The film celebrates exploration, adventure, and passing the torch to the next generation against the backdrop of Antarctica. It chronicles the journey of the famous De Le Rue family, as Xavier, Victor, and eighteen-year-old Mila sail across the Drake Passage to ski the steep, icy slopes of the White Continent. Mila's initiation into freeriding in the high mountains is captured through personal diaries that show her growth as she faces her fears and embraces the challenge. HUNGRY GRAVITY Country of origin: Austria
Duration: 17 min
Director: Bernhard Braun
Language: English (Czech subtitles) Freerider Bernhard Braun takes viewers on a humorous journey through the Austrian Alps to the summit of Albonakopf. Along the way, he grapples not only with English pronunciation but also with the pressures of the modern ski film industry. What actually makes a good story? Is it not enough to just watch beautiful skiing? In his search for the perfect powder slope, Bernhard comes to a deeper understanding: skiing is not just about action – it's about attitude, etiquette, and life itself. Ultimately, he realizes a simple truth: you cannot win without losing. The film is Bernhard's very personal reflection on his career – deep, sincere, and full of breathtaking shots from the Tyrolean and Vorarlberg Alps. MINUS 103 DEGREES Country of origin: Germany
Duration: 14 min
Director: Feline Gerhardt
Language: English (Czech subtitles) On February 19, 2023, German climber Jost Kobusch made history as the first to solo summit Denali (6,190 meters), the highest peak in North America, in winter. He reached the summit via the Messner Couloir, becoming the first climber to successfully complete this route in winter as a solo ascent. For over 35 hours, he endured extreme cold and isolation, moving with precision and patience in one of the harshest environments on Earth. ICE BUILDERS Country of origin: Italy
Duration: 15 min
Directors: Francesco Clerici, Tommaso Barbaro
Language: English (Czech subtitles) In the Himalayas, in the remote high-altitude desert valley of Zanskar, located at altitudes between 3,000 and 7,000 meters, local inhabitants have always depended on glaciers, which (when they melt in spring) provide water essential for agriculture and life. However, in recent decades, the situation has changed. Rising temperatures have caused glacier retreat and water shortages, leading to the disappearance of many villages. Today, in an uneven fight against climate change, the residents of Ladakh are building artificial glaciers, combining traditional techniques with modern methods to address water scarcity in spring and contribute to groundwater replenishment. WITH A COLD HEAD AND HEART Country of origin: France
Duration: 35 min
Director: Alex Heitler
Language: French (Czech subtitles) After his fourth victory at the Freeride World Tour, Victor de Le Rue returns to the mountains where he feels most alive. This intimate film, narrated by his inner voice, captures the journey of a top freerider seeking balance between adrenaline and family, ambition and calm, fear and obsession. Without interviews and ostentation, it offers an honest dialogue between a person and the mountains. Amid breathtaking descents and the raw beauty of nature, it reveals not only the desire to push one's limits but also the vulnerability that lies behind every decision. A powerful visual portrait of passion, courage, and the search for what it means to live fully. ICE CRAZIES Country of origin: Canada
Duration: 15 min
Directors: Teegan Neame, Katie Tozer
Language: English (Czech subtitles) The very first film about river surfing in Alberta, which looks into the lives of two surfers living inland who combat winter depression through the harsh intensity of surfing in cold water. The film takes place on the glacial-fed, ice-cold rivers of Alberta and follows their journey as they seek comfort, adrenaline, and connection in one of the most unlikely surf spots on Earth. As temperatures drop, their bond deepens, proving that friendship, resilience, and a shared love for the waves can carry you through even the coldest seasons. The film tells a powerful story about mental health, extreme sports, and finding warmth in unexpected places.