15th Mountain Film Festival in Salzburg

[Nov. 20 - Dec. 4, 2008] "Mountain adventure – Film adventure" - Top-notch films – exciting reports – in-depth discussions and incredible adventures. 15th Mountain Film Festival in Salzburg Top-notch films – exciting reports – in-depth discussions and incredible adventures. Salzburg's 15th mountain film festival is the first point of call for the world's leading alpinists. One of the festival's highlights will be the "Hoch und Heilig“ documentary (directed by Victor Grandits and Jessica Krauss, 2007). The portrait shows Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner's ascent, failure and ultimate climb to the top of the 8596-meter Kangchendzönga after sheer endless hardships. Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner is currently the world's most successful high-altitude mountaineer.For the detailed program of films – commentaries - readings – discussions and adventures visit www.daskino.at/.