Documentary Screening · Adventure, Routes and Expeditions “EVEREST 1985: The First Catalans to Reach the Summit”

“EVEREST 1985: The First Catalans to Reach the Summit” (35’) is the finalist documentary in the Official Competition · Adventure, Routes and Expeditions category, revisiting the story of the first Catalan mountaineers to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1985. Forty years later, the members of that expedition reunite to look back on their adventure, share their experiences and relive the passion for the mountains that continues to unite them. A story of adventure, perseverance and friendship that celebrates the legacy of this historic achievement for generations of mountaineers to come.

Directed by Joel Badia Vila, the documentary revisits this historic achievement from a deeply human perspective. Beyond the sporting accomplishment, the film focuses on friendship, perseverance, respect and a passion for the mountains as essential elements in taking on an expedition of such magnitude.

The film also offers an insight into the challenge of climbing Everest four decades ago, considering the equipment and resources available at the time, while exploring the ethics and values of its protagonists. A story about a generation of mountaineers, but also about the legacy that their expedition left for generations to come.

Directed by: Joel Badia Vila.

Free event.