Films
The 2014 Bicycle Art & Film Festival features a programme of five short films at CarréRotondes and three feature-length films at Cinémathèque. Captivating and inspiring, the films will take you to a unique bike kitchen and on a remarkable cycling adventure in the Peruvian Andes. You will get a glimpse into a fixed gear community in Bristol, meet talented free riders seeking challenging routes around the globe and follow the story of the Schleck brothers and the motivations and belief systems integral to Leopard Trek.
Learn more about the films below:
Friday, July 4th @ Cinémathèque
(Tickets from €2.40-€3.70)
18:30 – Where the trail ends
Dir. Jeremy Grant | 81’ | Documentary
“Where The Trail Ends” is the culmination of three years of travel to the farthest reaches of the globe, including the Andean foothills of Salta, Argentina, China’s challenging Gobi Desert, Nepal’s near-secret Mustang region, the unexplored shorelines of British Columbia’s Fraser River and Virgin, Utah the big mountain freeriding’s birthplace, and punishing proving grounds.
The film follows the world’s top freeride mountain bikers as they search for un-ridden terrain around the globe, ultimately shaping the future of big mountain freeriding. This unparalleled story documents man’s challenge of mother nature and himself showcased through a cast of colorful characters. This is the most progressive and ambitious mountain biking film ever attempted resulting in an entertainment adventure unlike anything experienced before.
Saturday, July 5th @ Cinémathèque
(Tickets from €2.40-€3.70)
18:30 – The Road Uphill
Dir. Jean-Louis Schuller | 90’ | Documentary
Following Team Leopard Trek and the Schleck Brothers, this film focuses upon the team’s participation in the prestigious 2011 Tour de France. It is an intimate cinematic portrait of two brothers and a team under pressure to live up to the expectations of their country.
20:30 – Les Triplettes de Belleville
Dir. Sylvain Chomet | 78’ | Animation
Madame Souza vit seule avec son chien Bruno et son petit-fils Champion, un enfant solitaire et taciturne qui ne connaît qu’un seul plaisir : le vélo.
Sunday, July 6th @ CarréRotondes
18:00-20:00 – Short Bicycle Films
Hit’em in the Mouth
Dir. Matthew Sipple 59’ | 2012
Exploration of the culture of Seattle Bike Polo, the birthplace of the current polo craze. The movie centers around the dominant figures of the scene : the father of hardcourt bike polo Matt Messenger, the world champions Team Smile & the up-and-coming players of the city.
Bikekitchen – A Filmic Approach
Dir. David Paede & Barbara Sas 14’ | 2010
The “Bikekitchen Vienna” is a solidarily organised D.I.Y. bicycle factory. It is open to everyone to repair or to construct new and freaky bikes, to discuss, to eat, to drink, or simply: to have a good time. Through the people, their stories and motivations, loads of different themes are encountered at this colorful place.
Huayhuash
Dir. Joey Schusler 13’ | 2014
Winter 2014, three friends set out on a self supported ride, looking for a truly genuine experience. The goal: to circumnavigate the Huayhuash, by bicycle.
Far Dirt
Dir. Sam Bouchon 10’ | 2011
It is rare to watch a movie about extreme sports that plays with genre conventions. Set in Luxembourg, “Far Dirt” covers the story of skillful VTT riders with a surprising plot.
Böikzmöind
Dir. Gavin Strange 29’ | 2010
A documentary film about riding fixed gear bikes in beautiful Bristol. The film shows the diverse cross section of riders and asks why ride bikes with no gears in a city full of hills. Shot in Bristol and made on a shoestring budget, the film shows what’s possible when likeminded people with a passion for two wheels come together.