Mountainstory Bergfilmfestival

Mountain cinema in Glorenza

The Mountainstory Bergfilmfestival is a young film event dedicated to mountain cinema, held in Glorenza/Glurns, the smallest town in South Tyrol, famous for its intact medieval walls and characteristic arcades. The festival transforms the town's historic center into an open-air cinema under the stars, where the audience can immerse themselves in the charm of the peaks through the eyes of documentarians and directors.

A Val Venosta project

The event was launched in 2025 as part of the Venosta Festival, a summer calendar of major events bringing concerts and cultural appointments to Glorenza. The Bergfilmfestival is organized by the Upper Val Venosta Tourist Cooperative with the involvement of local associations, and is designed as a platform to showcase the work of filmmakers from the region and neighboring Alpine territories, from Switzerland to Austria.

Films, stories, and reflection

The program alternates between documentaries, adventure films, and personal tales centered on the mountains: high-altitude landscapes, mountaineering feats, and the relationship between humans and the mountain environment. Beyond the screenings, the festival offers opportunities for meeting and exchanging experiences, aiming to raise awareness and inspire reflection on mountain-related themes and conservation.

The setting of Glorenza

What makes this event unique is its setting: the ancient walls of Glorenza, in Trentino-South Tyrol, offer a rare historical backdrop for an open-air screening. The evening thus combines the discovery of mountain cinema with the charm of one of the most fascinating villages in Val Venosta, in an intimate and convivial atmosphere also enlivened by local associations that handle hospitality and catering.

Target audience

• Enthusiasts of mountains, mountaineering, and hiking
• Lovers of documentaries and open-air cinema
• Families and tourists vacationing in Val Venosta
• Those wishing to discover Glorenza and its historical heritage in an evening, cultural setting