BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour — Pavia stop

Mountain cinema arrives in Pavia

The BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour is one of the most important film festivals in the world dedicated to mountains, adventure, and outdoor sports. Founded in 1976 in Banff, Canada, it selects the best films from its competition each year and takes them on tour to over 45 countries. The Pavia stop, the capital of its province in Lombardy, is held at the Cinema Politeama and is one of the most anticipated events for outdoor enthusiasts in the region.

An evening of film and inspiration

The evening features a selection of six films, for about two hours of screening, ranging from extreme alpinism to adventure sports, from grand natural landscapes to stories of men and women who live the mountains. Not just sporting achievements: the films also address issues of sustainability and the relationship between humans and the environment, in line with the festival's spirit, founded on respect and responsibility towards nature.

Collaboration with the University of Pavia

The Pavia stop takes place in collaboration with the University of Pavia and its office for sustainability (OSA). This link with the university enriches the evening with a cultural and discussion dimension, consistent with the university tradition that characterizes the city.

An event for outdoor lovers

The BANFF Mountain Film Festival is more than just a screening: it's an opportunity to be inspired, to dream, and to reflect. For Pavia, a city in the plains by the Ticino River, hosting the festival means bringing the world of mountains and adventure closer to the public, in an evening of great engagement at the Cinema Politeama.