8:00 p.m.

Hans Gmoser: Filmmaker Remembered

A selection of films made by the late Hans Gmoser.

9:05 p.m.

Break

9:20 p.m.

University Wall

Canada, 2006, 12 minutes
Directed by Ivan Hughes (appearing in person)
Produced by Angela Heck (appearing in person)
In person: Tim Auger

Peter Croft wishes all climbing was this groovy. The film is a magical musical ride through the archives and an entertaining look at the historical exploits that inspired the four students who conquered Squamish’s University Wall in 1966.

9:35

Great Sporting Duels: Duel in the Himalayas — Great Britain / Germany

France, 2005, 51 minutes
Directed by Jean Afanassieff
Produced by Marc Silvera

The early 20th century saw the conquest of one Alpine summit after another. When countries began to reaffirm their national identities and values between the two world wars, England and Germany came to grips in a challenge that was to be played out in virgin territory — the Himalayas. The rivalry was to continue into the 1950s, with each country concentrating on its “own” mountain: Everest for the English, Nanga Parbat for the Germans. Fifty years on each side took the high-altitude challenge to its absolute limits.

10:29

The Story of Indian Face

UK, 2005, 31 minutes
Directed by Alun Hughes (appearing in person)
Produced by Justine Curgenven, Alun Hughes
In person: Jim Perrin

An insight into the fascinating and controversial story of the route that became Britain’s landmark traditional rock climb — Indian Face (E9, 6c) — told by the chief protagonists. Includes original first-ascent footage of Johnny Dawes on the crux section of Indian Face during his first ascent of the variation West Indian Face two years later, in May 1988. Jim Perrin narrates, with contributions from Joe Brown and John Redhead.