ShAFF: Kayak Films 1 12A

One of two Kayak film sessions at this year's festival.

1. Tibet - Mission Impossible 26 minutes

   Tibet - Kayak Road Movie: Mission Impossible is an adventurous and intense kayaking film by Olaf Obsommer, featuring some of the world's top kayakers, including Bren Orton, Nouria Newman and Adrian Mattern. The movie documents an ambitious expedition on the Tsangpo River in Tibet during the high-water monsoon season, a time when the river transforms into one of the planet's most challenging and dangerous waterways. Known as the “Roof of the World,” Tibet provides the backdrop for this journey, where powerful rapids, high altitudes, and the sheer force of the river test even the most skilled paddlers. As the team navigates the Tsangpo’s unforgiving waters, the film captures both the breathtaking landscapes and the extreme physical demands of kayaking under such conditions. It’s a story of resilience and teamwork, set against a backdrop that’s as majestic as it is perilous, making Mission Impossible a must-watch for fans of extreme sports and high-stakes adventure.

2. Velky kanon 64 minutes

   The documentary film Grand Canyon captures adventures of Slovak paddlers, who follow their dreams. They rafted down many rivers and crossed canyons worldwide. Now, they face their biggest challenge – to raft down the Colorado River. Years of preparation have led up to this defining moment. They face the month-long journey in the canyon, immersing themselves in the untamed beauty of nature.