VIMFF TRAIL RUNNING NIGHT
Put one foot in front of the other and make your way to the Pacific Cinematheque to enjoy our night of trail running.
“Why do you run?” It’s a question that every runner has been asked by the sedentary. It’s also a question every runner asks themselves when faced with adversity in training and racing. Come hear Adam Campbell discuss the ultra state of mind needed to overcome the challenges of running.
Rich Wheater knows a thing or two about trail running in Vancouver; he’s written a guidebook. We think you’ll enjoy story behind how he was inspired to produce this guide, and how gruelling the actual production was.
The three films that are part of the evening will surely get your pulse up:
This film follows Kilian Jornet and a team of trail runners through the 2011 running season. Arguably the best trail runner in the world, Kilian provides unique insight into why he runs and how he is able to compete at such a high level as he takes on some of the world's most demanding races.
A very short film about trail running from filmmaker Darcy Turenne who has been featured in Rolling Stone magazine and the television adventure / travel show Ride Guide.
Kristie Elliot is a trail runner. This is a short film about her love for the trails in British Columbia.
