ShAFF: Spirit of Adventure Films 2 12A

Celebrating the Spirit of Adventure often found in surprising people or places.

1. anchors 7 minutes

   Three friends discover they share a love of the children's iconic book 'Swallows and Amazons' by Arthur Ransome which is filled with tales of sailing, adventure and a joy of the outdoors. A female and non-binary centred story about friendship, adventure and sailing, takes inspiration from these gentle and considered books that have a depth and strength where age and gender appear irrelevant.

2. Didi 30 minutes

   didi दिदि woman, big sister Not all mountains are created equal. But those who live, work and play in them are. Home to the world’s highest peaks, Nepal is at the forefront of mountaineering but in other ways it lags behind. Women are still subject to archaic traditions including forced marriage, and few make it into mountain jobs. Dawa Yangzum Sherpa Sherpa is an exception. As the first Nepali woman to become an international mountain guide, she understands that there’s more to the mountains than summits and sporting success. And she’s not alone. Marion Haerty’s record on the Freeride World Tour is legendary. But now she’s focused on legacy. "DIDI" follows her as she travels to Nepal to meet Dawa and combine forces on a two-part mission. With support from local female guides and sherpas, Marion attempts her first 6,000m peak with Dawa and together they celebrate women who, despite the difficulties, have carved out a different destiny for themselves.

3. The Hagens 22 minutes

   Professional freeride skiers Stian Hagen and Andrea Binning spent over a decade traveling the world. When Andrea became pregnant, they faced a big question. How much would they need to change their lives in order to raise a family? Now, with their two children, Camila and Aksel, aged nine and twelve, we join them on their journey to see how their parenting choices have shaped them. Explore the world of this remarkable family where outdoor sports and adventures still play a central role.

4. The Magic of Freedom 35 minutes

   Join five paragliding pilots as they venture into Pakistan's Karakoram mountains. By using their paragliders and the almost mystical uplifts found in the air, they're able to ski and climb in some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes. In the skies, they find an unparalleled sense of freedom - and along the way meet local pilots, who are equally excited to experience the magic of the air above. Pushing higher than ever before, the pilots find themselves on the edge of their limits.