Mountains on Stage: Winter Edition 2026

Three films. Extraordinary adventures. One unforgettable cinematic experience.

Mountains on Stage is back for its 2026 Winter Edition!

Experience the thrill of adventure on the big screen with three extraordinary films celebrating trail running, mountaineering, and skiing.

From breathtaking landscapes to deeply personal journeys, these films take audiences beyond the physical challenges of outdoor adventure to explore the doubts, fears, triumphs, and determination of athletes pushing their limits.

All films are presented in their original language with English subtitles.

FACE TO FACE

Directors: David Arnaud & Hugo Clouzeau
Runtime: 85 minutes

Benjamin Védrines is a man of superlatives and records. From steep skiing to the Himalayas, he is considered one of the world’s best mountaineers. But behind the image of an athlete whom some describe as a machine lie vulnerabilities and a profound lack of self-confidence.

After returning from K2 in 2024, where he shattered the ascent record yet struggled to find fulfillment, Benjamin sets his sights on a new challenge: a multi-day solo winter ascent of the legendary Drus Face in the Mont Blanc massif.

An intense confrontation with himself and the granite, this extraordinary journey becomes a quest to face his fears, confront his darker side, and find the light.

BLANDINE

Director:Aurélien Delfosse
Runtime: 65 minutes

What happens when you discover, at age 27, that you possess extraordinary physical and mental abilities that allow you to compete in—and win—some of the world’s most demanding races?

From the World Championships to the Diagonale des Fous and UTMB, Blandine L’Hirondel takes us inside the legendary world of ultra-trail running.

This lively and sincere portrait follows her remarkable rise as she balances her career as a gynecologist with elite-level competition, navigates setbacks, and continually pushes her limits.

Above all, it’s a celebration of the simple, infectious joy of running—and the extraordinary spirit of an everyday woman.

KIDS

Directors: Camille Armand & Tim Giudicelli
Runtime: 11 minutes

What does it mean to be a kid?

Snowboarders Camille Armand, Enzo Scotto, and Quentin Ladame head into the heart of the Japanese winter to find out, where deep powder transforms the mountains into an endless playground.

Blending stunning cinematography, freestyle action, ultra-deep snow, playful animation, philosophical reflections, and plenty of laughter, Kids is a joyful celebration of adventure and the freedom to play.

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