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Monday. 30 November, 2026 - Sunday. 06 December, 2026

Week 49

Friday. 04 December, 2026
19:30	Euskalduna Bilbao - 04 dic 19:30 - The Dark Wizard Ep.1 / The Dark Wizard Ep.2 Euskalduna Jauregia THE DARK WIZARD EP.1 United States, 60 min Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen Dean Potter finds in extreme climbing a means of escape, breaking world records while confronting the challenges of his personal relationships. THE DARK WIZARD EP.2 United States, 58 min Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen As Dean Potter battles his inner demons and pushes his exploits to the limit, a rising climber suddenly emerges and threatens his position at the top: he is Alex Honnold.
Saturday. 05 December, 2026
10:00	WORKSHOP MOUNTAIN PAINTING AND TOPOS Euskalduna Bilbao 5 Dic 10:00 Euskalduna Jauregia MOUNTAIN PAINTING AND TOPOS ELI AZURMENDI Y CHEMA AGUSTÍN In this experimental watercolour workshop, we will paint mountains and sketches in watercolour, applying different techniques such as transfers, collages, etc... to finish by joining all the drawings together to create an accordion like book. We will be guided by Eli Azurmendi and Chema Agustín. Eli Azurmendi Co-author and coordinator of the Expo croquis project that includes the book 'El arte en el croquis de escalada-Art in climbing topos', the exhibition 'HARRI, ORRI, ARkatz' and the documentary of the same name. Chema Agustín Plastic artist, mountaineer, and climber. Co-author of the Riglos Vertical climbing guide, author of the book Riglorámico in which he plastically investigates the Mallos de Riglos, designs the international mountaineering poker deck Alpinist54, and illustrates the book Ordesa, Naturaleza y cultura popular.
12:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 12:00 - Birdlife / Trail Keepers / Himalaya+50 Euskalduna Jauregia TRAIL KEEPERS Spain, 20 min Director: Prunelle Mathet, Ben Suliteanu EUSKADI PREMIERE 'Trail Keepers' introduces the dedicated people who build and maintain running trails across some of the world’s most stunning landscapes—from northern Sweden to California’s Sierra Nevada and the Spanish Pyrenees—with the support of the Kilian Jornet Foundation. Their work allows runners to enjoy nature safely while helping protect valuable ecosystems and wildlife, ensuring that everyone’s footprints follow the same path. BIRDLIFE Belgium, 35 min Director: Léopold Le Grelle EUSKADI PREMIERE 'Birdlife' is an international documentary exploring the evolution of modern wingsuit flying through the stories of nine of the sport's most influential pioneers and athletes, spanning multiple generations and nationalities. HIMALAYA+50 Spain, 45 min Director: Jerónimo López EUSKADI PREMIERE Jerónimo López’s return to the same valley in Nepal, 50 years after he first visited it to climb Manaslu, the first of the fourteen eight-thousanders to be scaled by Spaniards. A comparison of the expeditions of the 1970s with that undertaken in 2025 provides an opportunity to discuss the changes that have taken place in mountaineering in the Himalayas. The documentary, dedicated to the memory of Carlos Suárez, showcases the grandeur of nature alongside commentary on the geological and ecological features of the Himalayas, as well as on the effects of climate change and its associated risks.
12:30	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 12:30 - MendiTalk: THE DARK WIZARD: Creation, Ethics and Distribution Euskalduna Jauregia MENDITALK: THE DARK WIZARD: CREATION, ETHICS AND DISTRIBUTION PETER MORTIMER en conversación con Óscar Gogorza y Javier Baraiazarra Creation, Ethics and Distribution Director of ‘Valley Uprising’, ‘The Dawn Wall’ and ‘The Alpinist’, Peter Mortimer will reflect on his creative journey, from his early films to ‘The Dark Wizard’. He will share his experience developing Sender Films’ distinctive approach to mountain filmmaking, discovering unexpected characters and intriguing relationships, and finding stories that go beyond sporting achievements. He will also discuss the ethical challenges involved in making mountain documentaries. Marking the 20th edition of the Reel Rock Film Tour, Mortimer will share his experiences in film production and distribution, while exploring new possibilities and alternative distribution models to bring mountain films to wider audiences. The conversation will be moderated by Óscar Gogorza, a mountain journalist and certified mountain guide, and Javier Barayazarra, director of Mendi Film.
16:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 16:00 - PanelTalk: MONTAÑAS QUE CAMBIAN / Permapyrenees Euskalduna Jauregia PANELTALK: MOUNTAINS THAT CHANGE Eñaut Izagirre Estibaritz, Jerónimo López Martínez y Marc Oliva Franganillo Retreating glaciers, degrading permafrost and crumbling ice faces are just some of the ways in which the landscape is changing. After the screening of the short film ‘Permapyrenees’, Jerónimo López and Marc Oliva will discuss with Eñaut Izagirre how the mountains are changing, the role of the cryosphere, and the risks this entails. JERÓNIMO LÓPEZ MARTÍNEZ He is a mountaineer, a Doctor of Geological Sciences and Professor Emeritus at the Autonomous University of Madrid. A pioneer of Spanish mountaineering, he led the first Spanish ascent of Manaslu in 1975. Between 2012 and 2016, he chaired the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), and he has participated in numerous forums on climate change. He brings a unique perspective to the conversation, having witnessed first-hand the changing face of the mountains and their dynamic processes. MARC OLIVA FRANGANILLO Professor of Geography at the University of Barcelona and the director of the ANTALP research group. His research specializes in geomorphology, climatology and environmental change in cold regions, focusing on the evolution of glaciers, permafrost, and mountain landscapes in the context of climate change. He has participated in numerous scientific expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. As director of the ‘Permapyrenees’ project, he provides a unique perspective on the degradation of hidden ice and its consequences for the mountains and their visitors. EÑAUT IZAGIRRE ESTIBARITZ He is a geographer, glaciologist, and, above all, a mountain enthusiast. He has spent over a decade researching and exploring glaciers in the Pyrenees, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. His doctoral thesis examined the evolution of the glaciers and glacial lakes of the Darwin Range. He has led expeditions such as 'Incognita Patagonia' (2016) and 'Into the Ice' (2022), which have been documented in award-winning films that have premiered at the Mendi Film Festival. He has been collaborating with the festival since 2010. In this discussion, he acts as a moderator, facilitating a conversation between the perspectives of mountaineering and science. PERMAPYRENEES Spain, 10 min Director: Laura Vinyals EUSKADI PREMIERE On the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, beneath the rocks, glaciers, and the paths we walk along, there is an almost invisible element that shapes the future of the mountains. Permafrost. 'Permapyrenees' follows a cross-border scientific team from Catalonia, France, and Andorra on a high-altitude research expedition to understand how climate change is transforming the frozen subsoil of the Pyrenees: Besiberri, the Pessons cirque, Vignemale, Pica d’Estats and Maladeta.
17:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 17:00 - The Dark Wizard Ep.3 / The Dark Wizard Ep.4 Euskalduna Jauregia THE DARK WIZARD EP.3 United States, 55 min Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen As his rivalry with Alex Honnold intensifies, Dean Potter's mental state begins to deteriorate, and he starts to distance himself from those closest to him. THE DARK WIZARD EP.4 United States, 61 min Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen Thanks to a new relationship that brings stability to his life, Dean Potter finds a new sense of balance and immerses himself in the world of wingsuit flying.
18:45	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 18:45 - MendiTalk: ESCALADA EN B/N Euskalduna Jauregia MENDITALK: CLIMBING IN B&W Armand Ballart Whilst mountaineering literature is commendable in every respect given its wide-ranging subject matter, Armand Ballart – a Catalan illustrator and climber – adds a unique touch drawn from historical memory, bringing together the finest black-and-white artistic illustrations relating to climbing. The book presents us with a collection of 200 hand-drawn black-and-white illustrations that form the main attraction of this large-format volume, visually guiding the reader through a myriad of climbing schools and crags, where the creativity of 87 artists, all passionate about the same idea, shines through: to make something appealing that, due to its purely practical nature, might not initially seem so. It showcases a trend that originated in Catalonia and Valencia in the late 1970s, which over time has crossed borders unintentionally whilst remaining true to the original concept. Today, we can find illustrated route descriptions in every corner of the globe where people climb; ultimately, they will surely all share the same aim—to make an adventure more visually stunning—but they will certainly lack the meaning and essence of the drawings featured in this book.
19:45	OPENING CEREMONY Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 19:45 - I Follow Rivers Euskalduna Jauregia I FOLLOW RIVERS Norway, 93 min Director: Barbora Hollan NATIONAL PREMIERE Mariann Sæther (42) is one of the best whitewater kayakers in the world. Since she was a teenager, she has challenged many norms and expectations of the society. When she becomes a mother, she is determined she can both be an extreme sports athlete and have a family. But is the life on the river really worth the risk? ‘I Follow Rivers’ is a character driven film about life, death, and finding balance in life.
Sunday. 06 December, 2026
10:00	WORKSHOP MOUNTAIN PAINTING AND TOPOS Euskalduna Bilbao 5 Dic 10:00 Euskalduna Jauregia MOUNTAIN PAINTING AND TOPOS ELI AZURMENDI Y CHEMA AGUSTÍN In this experimental watercolour workshop, we will paint mountains and sketches in watercolour, applying different techniques such as transfers, collages, etc... to finish by joining all the drawings together to create an accordion like book. We will be guided by Eli Azurmendi and Chema Agustín. Eli Azurmendi Co-author and coordinator of the Expo croquis project that includes the book 'El arte en el croquis de escalada-Art in climbing topos', the exhibition 'HARRI, ORRI, ARkatz' and the documentary of the same name. Chema Agustín Plastic artist, mountaineer, and climber. Co-author of the Riglos Vertical climbing guide, author of the book Riglorámico in which he plastically investigates the Mallos de Riglos, designs the international mountaineering poker deck Alpinist54, and illustrates the book Ordesa, Naturaleza y cultura popular.
11:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 06 dic 11:00 - MendiTalk: (HISTORIAS) BAJO CERO Euskalduna Jauregia MENDITALK: (STORIES) BELOW ZERO Juan Vallejo Few climbers survive a fall from a sheer rock face. Juan Vallejo is one of them. But survival came at a price: multiple fractures, countless surgeries, metal implants, and the very real possibility that he would never climb again. As he begins a long and uncertain recovery, one question lingers: can a climber live without the mountains? From his hospital bed, Juan retraces a lifetime of adventures leading up to the accident. The Pyrenees, the Himalayas, the Karakoram, Patagonia, Yosemite, Peru, Greenland... landscapes and memories intertwine with the stories of some of mountaineering’s greatest figures, including Juanito Oiarzabal, Alberto Zerain, Edurne Pasaban, Mikel Zabalza, and Alberto Iñurrategi. A moving reflection on resilience, identity, and the enduring call of the mountains.
12:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 06 dic 12:00 - Alone in Antarctica / Not Just Running / Denboraren ibilaldia Euskalduna Jauregia NOT JUST RUNNING Kenya, 12 min Director: Joel Badia EUSKADI PREMIERE An intimate portrait of an athlete who finds in movement a way to understand herself, grow, and continue shaping her own path. Through her preparation, training sessions, and the quiet moments that come before competition, the film approaches Joyce Njeru not only as an elite runner, but as a person shaped by her culture, determination, discipline, and a deep connection with the terrain. ALONE IN ANTARCTICA South Korea, 48 min Director: Kim Youngmi, Kim Jeeyoung EUSKADI PREMIERE Kim Youngmi's expedition marks the fourth solo crossing of Antarctica and the first by an Asian. For 70 days, she ate, slept, and walked in total isolation. Yet she says nothing is carried out alone, crediting others' prayers and encouragement with carrying her across 1,786 km. The film captures an expedition more than a decade in the making and reflects on the courage to take a single step. DENBORAREN IBILALDIA Spain, 43 min Director: Aitor Intxaurraga Arana INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE A documentary journey that narrates a long and demanding trek through 50 peaks over 1,000 meters high in the Gorbea Natural Park, Basque Country, and that links the physical challenge with the memory of the land.
12:30	Euskalduna Bilbao - 06 dic 12:30 - MendiTalk: UNA MUJER IRANÍ EN EL TECHO DEL MUNDO Euskalduna Jauregia MENDITALK: AN IRANIAN WOMAN ON THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Parvaneh Kazemi The challenges of reaching the highest peaks in the world extend far beyond the technical demands of climbing itself. Even more so when you are a woman, raised in a traditional and religious society within the Islamic Republic of Iran, and forced to pursue your goals without any form of support. Parvaneh has always organized and carried out her expeditions in a completely self-sufficient manner. Throughout her mountaineering career, she has overcome countless obstacles that go well beyond the mountains themselves, stemming from her position as both a woman and an independent alpinist. In addition to climbing many six- and seven-thousand-meter peaks, she has summited five eight-thousanders, becoming an inspiration and a role model for many people in her country, especially women and young people.
16:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 06 dic 16:00 - PanelTalk: LABORATORIO DONNE: EL CUERPO EN LA MONTAÑA Fisiología, maternidad y aventura Euskalduna Jauregia PANELTALK: LABORATORIO DONNE: THE BODY IN THE MOUNTAINS PHYSIOLOGY, MOTHERHOOD AND ADVENTURE Riccarda de Eccher, Elena Goatelli, Anna Carceller Mallada, Esther Morencos, María Francisca Mas Riera Founded by Riccarda de Eccher and Elena Goatelli, Laboratorio Donne is an open forum for discussion on gender equality in the mountain world. For decades, the male body has been the standard reference in sport. What changes when we take female physiology into account? Building on recent achievements by women in endurance sports, this event will explore the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause, and their effects on training. It will also examine experiences of motherhood in climbing and mountaineering, the challenges of balancing childcare with mountain activities, and the social and economic conditions, including sponsorship, that enable women to continue pursuing these activities. Participants: Riccarda de Eccher, mountaineer and artist Elena Goatelli, filmmaker Anna Carceller Mallada, sports medicine physician and researcher Esther Morencos, researcher and sports coach María Francisca Mas Riera, feminist researcher and writer
17:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 06 dic 17:00 - Mère de glace / HAMM! / A simple life Euskalduna Jauregia HAMM! United States, 13 min Director: Tahria Sheather NATIONAL PREMIERE Meet Lindsey Hamm: Texan “black sheep” who found her calling as a mountain guide at 25, dedicating her career to others' dreams. Alongside mentor and best friend, climbing legend Katie Lambert, she heads to Yosemite Valley to tackle her first free climbing project, ‘Dream Team’. This climb isn't about making history: it’s a pursuit of self-expression. A SIMPLE LIFE Austria, 43 min Director: Jakob Schweighofer EUSKADI PREMIERE The extraordinary story of Ilse and Fritz Priesner, who have been walking their path together for almost 60 years—far from conventional social norms. In the early 1980s, they leave the Mühlviertel region of Upper Austria with their three young sons and set off for India. The trip becomes an adventure playground. Even at an advanced age, Ilse and Fritz continue to shape their lives on their own terms. The film is a love letter to freedom, courage, and a partnership that prefers to set off rather than stand still. MÈRE DE GLACE France, 40 min Director: Enzo Besson NATIONAL PREMIERE An ice climbing athlete, member of the French team, Marion Salmon-Thomas evolves in a world where every movement demands precision and commitment. At the peak of her career, she makes a rare choice in sport: to become a mother without giving up her ambitions, convinced that motherhood and performance can coexist. Between miscarriages, pregnancy, a difficult childbirth, and physical recovery, her body becomes a territory in constant transformation. Eight months after the birth of her child, she fulfils her dream by winning her first World Cup.
18:45	Euskalduna Bilbao - 06 dic 18:45 - MendiTalk: LOST IN TRANSLATION – Aventuras de un traductor de alta montaña Euskalduna Jauregia MENDITALK: LOST IN TRANSLATION – ADVENTURES OF A HIGH-ALTITUDE TRANSLATOR Luca Calvi Luca Calvi is a passionate climber and mountaineer, as well as a translator at mountain film and climbing festivals. Throughout his life, he has been “lost in translation”, immersed in the words and stories of some of the greatest figures in international mountaineering and climbing. In this book, he revisits memorable encounters, anecdotes, and adventures gathered over the years. Along the way, we travel with Simon Yates, Jim Bridwell, Doug Scott, Mick Fowler, Dean Potter, Thomas Huber, Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Igor Koller, Reinhold Messner, Alex Txikon, and Nasim Eshqi. Meeting them in person changed his perspective on some of these legendary characters, and readers may find their own views transformed as well. Between hearty laughter and shared beers, we are invited into the company of some of the most iconic figures in international mountaineering.
19:45	Euskalduna Bilbao - 06 dic 19:45 - Trango Euskalduna Jauregia TRANGO Norway, 120 min Director: Christopher Carvasal INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE Inspired by one of the greatest achievements in climbing history, legendary Norwegian climber Robert Caspersen and his team embark on an expedition to the Karakoram with a dream of becoming the first to summit one of the world’s highest rock faces: the Trango Pulpit. 15 years before, the Norwegian expedition in 1984 was groundbreaking, but it also carried a dark side that would leave a lasting mark on the entire climbing community.