Cine de las Montañas

El Cine de las Montañas Programa presenta una colección de cortometrajes documentales atractivos, llenos de aventuras y culturalmente ricos que se alinean con la misión de Mountainfilm de utilizar el poder del cine, el arte y las ideas para inspirar al público a crear un mundo mejor. Las películas de este programa se presentan en español o con subtítulos en español.

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The Cine de las Montañas Programa features a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. The films in this program are presented in Spanish or with Spanish subtitles.

Presented with Park City Library as part of the Cine en Español Series.

Cine de las Montañas Programa:

Dejando una Huella/Leaving a Tread, dir. Maxwell Frank, 2023, USA, 6min
As the popularity of mountain biking grows across Mexico, riders like Israel Carrillo work to blaze the trail — literally. Carrillo shares the challenges athletes face in a growing sport, financially and otherwise, while showing off his hometown of Guanajuato.
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El ciclista de montaña Israel Carrillo nos muestra su ciudad natal de Guanajuato, México, y las dificultades y diferencias de ser ciclista de montaña en México.

Bailarin Guerrero/Dancing Warrior, dir. Peter Goetz and Rachel McDonald, 2024, USA, 10min
On windswept hills surrounded by the bluffs of the Lakota Badlands sits the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. For the native youth, living here can be a struggle – the teen suicide rate is among the highest in the country. But many have found hope and purpose in the traditional sport of horse racing known as “Indian Relay.” We follow one teen racing team, named Dancing Warrior, who come together to compete and support each other as they face the challenges of life on the reservation. Witness the coming of age story of Lakota teens, as they find strength in tradition and passion in competition.
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Ambientada en la Reserva India de Pine Ridge, Dancing Warrior narra la inspiradora historia de un equipo de carreras de adolescentes Lakota que encuentra esperanza y propósito a través del deporte tradicional de las carreras de caballos “Indian Relay.”

Isla de las Bicicletas/Bicycle Island, dir. Mitra Ghaffari, 2024, USA, 15min
This contemporary mosaic of Havana explores the bicycle as a reclaimed mobility tool and a critical resource for the island’s future. Bicycle Island follows Cuban bike enthusiasts as they use the basic yet profound power of two wheels as a way to assert their independence, control their transportation and find a solution to scarcity.
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Bicycle Island sigue a los entusiastas de las bicicletas en Cuba mientras aprovechan el simple pero profundo poder de dos ruedas para afirmar su independencia, controlar su transporte y encontrar una solución a la escasez.

Alas del Desierto/Desert Wings, dir. Nathan McBride, 2023, USA, 3min
Desert Wings brings the unique sport of paramotoring to light showcasing talented pilots exploring the dramatic landscapes of the American Southwest.
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Desert Wings pone en relieve el deporte único del paramotor, mostrando a talentosos pilotos mientras exploran los paisajes dramáticos del suroeste de Estados Unidos.

Cerca del Rio/Near the River, dir. Darby McAdams, 2023, USA, 11min
In the tourist town of Livingstone, Zambia, a group of local men who make their living portering kayaks aspire to become safety kayakers on the Zambezi River. However, the proposed Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Scheme threatens to flood the famous rapids of the Zambezi and eliminate river-related jobs.
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En la ciudad turística de Livingstone, Zambia, un grupo de hombres locales que se ganan la vida transportando kayaks aspiran a convertirse en kayakistas de seguridad en el río Zambezi. Sin embargo, el propuesto Proyecto Hidroeléctrico de Batoka Gorge amenaza con inundar los famosos rápidos del Zambezi y eliminar los trabajos relacionados con el río.

Yo Soy la Naturaleza/I Am Nature, dir. Taliesin Black-Brown, 2023, USA, 5min
I am the nature is a poetic documentary honoring the philosophy and cultural expression of the Achuar people from the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador. Narrated by Chumpí Washikiat, a local leader, the film dives into the insights of a man who has walked between worlds, echoing ideas of unity, empathy and harmony.
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Yo Soy la Naturaleza es un documental poético que honra la filosofía y expresión cultural del pueblo Achuar, originario de la selva amazónica en Ecuador.

Amor en Tiempos de Migración/Love in the Time of Migration, 2024, USA, 21min
Ronny and Suly have fallen in love. The only problem is that Ronny is in the U.S., while Suly is in Guatemala. Love in the Time of Migration illustrates the modern-day romance of two individuals from a community deeply impacted by migration to the U.S., and asks the question: Can love conquer all?
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Ronny y Suly se han enamorado. El único problema es que Ronny está en EE. UU. mientras Suly está en Guatemala. Love in the Time of Migration ilustra el romance moderno de dos personas de una comunidad profundamente afectada por la migración hacia EE. UU.

Por Encima del Ruido/Above the Noise, dir. Adam De Silva, 2023, UK, 6min
The world around us can feel overwhelming and loud. In response, Maya delves into her practice of skydiving as a means to focus inwards. She gently inspires us to find our own means of grounding ourselves in flow.
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Por Encima del Ruido es un cortometraje documental que explora cómo la atleta Maja Kuczynska utiliza su deporte para escapar del caos del mundo moderno.

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