Adventure, adrenaline and inspiring stories hit South African cinemas with Banff film tour

Outdoor adventure, daring athletic feats and powerful human stories are heading to South African cinema screens as the Banff Mountain Film Festival – World Tour arrives at selected Ster-Kinekor theatres from 30 October to 1 November 2026, ***Cape {town} Etc ***reports.

The 90-minute programme brings together six short documentaries exploring everything from skiing and skateboarding to climbing, cycling, conservation and cultural heritage. For audiences who love the outdoors, the festival offers a chance to experience extraordinary adventures on the big screen without leaving the city.

Screenings will take place at selected Ster-Kinekor cinemas at Sandton City in Johannesburg, Brooklyn Mall in Tshwane, Watercrest in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal, and the V&A Waterfront and Tyger Valley Mall in Cape Town.

Six films, six very different adventures

The South African programme brings together stories from different corners of the world, with each film offering its own take on adventure, personal determination and the relationship between people and their surroundings.

Cold Calls – Canada takes viewers into the world of skiing through conversations, memories and the unpredictable nature of a season on the slopes. Rather than following a conventional sporting narrative, the film pieces together an experience shaped by the moments that make each season unique.

In The Book of George, photographer George McKenzie Jr. finds a new purpose through his camera. His journey stretches from Brooklyn to Florida’s Everglades, where he documents wildlife and encourages young people to take a greater interest in conservation.

Having moved away from a life shaped by guns, George uses photography to offer children a different perspective on their communities and the natural world.

Climbing takes centre stage in Dissidence, which follows Indonesian twin brothers Ravianto and Raviandi Ramadhan as they pursue opportunities on the international climbing circuit. Their journey from training walls in Jakarta to a climbing route in Savoie, France, highlights the obstacles they face and the determination required to compete on a global stage.

For those who need a reminder to make room for life beyond work, Jaunt offers a relatable starting point. The film follows Justice, whose routine is dominated by deadlines and office pressures. A daily one-hour escape, however, gives him a chance to reconnect with the part of himself that gets lost in the demands of everyday life.

Culture and the pursuit of the perfect ride

The programme also looks beyond sporting achievement to explore the importance of tradition and identity.

Black Eyes, an Australian production set in Mongolia’s Altai Mountains, introduces 13-year-old Kharakoz as she learns the ancient Kazakh tradition of eagle-hunting. Her story explores how passing this knowledge on to girls can help preserve cultural heritage while allowing traditions to evolve with changing times.

Rounding out the programme is Flow Vision, which follows downhill skateboarder Ambroise in his pursuit of the elusive mental state known as flow. Having experienced only a handful of these moments during his skating career, he sets out to tackle what is described as Europe‘s most challenging road in search of that feeling of complete focus and connection with the ride.

Together, the six films offer more than action-packed footage. They explore what drives people to take risks, pursue difficult goals, preserve their heritage and find meaning in the things they love.

Bringing a global mountain film festival to local audiences

The Banff Mountain Film Festival has built its reputation around outdoor filmmaking, attracting hundreds of submissions from filmmakers around the world each year. Approximately 80 to 85 finalists are selected to screen during the festival’s nine-day event in Banff.

The World Tour takes that international experience to audiences elsewhere, packaging a selection of films into a shorter programme that captures the festival’s adventurous spirit and diverse storytelling.

How to book tickets

The Banff Mountain Film Festival – World Tour will screen at selected Ster-Kinekor cinemas from 30 October to 1 November 2026.

Bookings are available through the Ster-Kinekor website or the SK App. Moviegoers can also contact Ticketline on 0861-Movies (668 437) for enquiries.

With six documentaries packed into 90 minutes, the programme offers a varied big-screen experience for adventure enthusiasts, outdoor sports fans and anyone drawn to stories about people pushing boundaries.

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