Description
Valentin Macke's adventure begins at age 21, traveling eastward through Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, Pakistan, and India, then returning on an old bicycle through Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia. His journey takes him from jungles and deserts to high mountains, relying on truck drivers, nomads, and even Taliban fighters. He sleeps in snow caves, on trucks, in temples, and on a skyscraper construction site in Dubai, meeting people from all walks of life. His encounters reveal profound lessons about freedom and human connection, emphasizing that it's not the kilometers traveled but the relationships formed that matter. His story, enriched with film, original sounds, and music, was awarded first place at the 2025 Discovery Days for its uniqueness.
Highlights
Emotional and visually stunning live photo reportage; journey through Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Myanmar; personal stories of freedom and human connection; award-winning storytelling with film and music.
General Information
Held at Verkehrshaus Filmtheater in Lucerne, Switzerland. Tickets are available online at explora.ch or in Transa and Globetrotter stores; on-site tickets only if available and cash only. The event runs on January 12, 2027, from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
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January 2027
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