Tuesday 2 June 2026

Spotlight of the Year: The Alps

This year, we celebrate the Alps and their significance in film history. For more than a century, this majestic mountain range has inspired filmmakers and captivated audiences around the world.

n this year's spotlight, we take a gondola ride through film history and explore how the Alps have been portrayed on screen – from early mountain films to contemporary short and feature-length productions.

The programme includes:
The Eight Mountains – a visually stunning, Cannes-winning drama
Where Eagles Dare – the classic wartime adventure starring Clint Eastwood and Richard Burton
A Motorcycle Trip Among the Clouds – a silent documentary screening with a live DJ soundtrack
Special Screening of Snowroller (Sällskapsresan II) – followed by an après-ski gathering
Short Film Programme – featuring new perspectives from the Alpine countries