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Mind vs Mountain

Friday Mar 6 / 2026

  • Forward

Show Genres:

  • Climbing / 
  • Mental Health / 
  • Snowsports / 
  • Water Sports / 
  • Women

When the mountains stop being an escape and start asking harder questions.

A collection of films that presents deeply personal stories where adventure intersects with mental health, trauma, and disability. These films explore moments when returning to the mountains is less about escape and more about reflection and reckoning.

Show Details

Friday Mar 6 / 2026
7:00pm
9:55pm
Doors: 6:00pm
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The evening will also feature the announcement of the Brent Seal Mind vs Mountain 2026 Award

Films

VIMFF X Back to Tilicho A Love Story

Back to Tilicho: A Love Story

Trigger Warning: This film contains discussion of abuse and may be triggering for some audiences.

Advisory: Coarse & sexual language, nudity, Parental Guidance

Accessibility: Subtitled / Captioned Screening

World Premiere
39 mins |
France |
2025
A woman haunted by trauma crosses the Himalayas to reconnect with her past, but discovers some journeys should remain untouched.
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VIMFF X Forward

Forward

66 mins |
Canada |
2025
Forward celebrates adaptive adventure through Clay March, a young man with cerebral palsy defying expectations and redefining outdoor inclusion.
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VIMFF X Mollo The Art Of Holding On

Mollo – The Art Of Holding On

Trigger Warning: Personal reflections on depression and suicidal thoughts.

Advisory: Coarse language, 14 Accompaniment

Accessibility: Subtitled / Captioned Screening

20 mins |
Switzerland |
2025
A climber pursues a mountain dream born in psychiatric care, testing recovery, ambition, and identity when healing collides with danger.
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