Prize Winning Films 2013
25. Internationales Berg & Abenteuer Filmfestival Graz 2013
Grand Prix Graz
 |
 |
Nature and Environment PeakHannes Lang (Deutschland) Peak hits us emotionally. The film shows us the effects of the global warming in the most popular tourist areas in the Alps. Skiing in the Alps will never be the same again after watching this important movie.
In the film we see human beings doing their utmost to keep an industry intact by fabricating snow and an artificial environment. But nature will choose its own way. The fantastic camera work makes us feel, at the end, dirty. The style of the director is consistent. Even his message is very clear, he is not moralizing. |
Kamera Alpin in Gold
 |
 |
Alpine Documentation Leo Dickinson im PortraitWerner Bertolan (Deutschland) A portrait of a great film maker who always has ideas, like a powerful erupting volcano and who always finds new styles for his documentaries. His camera was always in the centre of action. A great film maker who will inspire young film makers to make impressive adventure films. In the pre-GoPro-era Leo Dickinson reaches the limits without neglecting the ethics. |
 |
 |
Climbing on rock and ice The Climbing ShepherdAlun Hughes (Gro) The Climbing Shepherd relates the authentic story of the Welsh climbing talent Ioan Doyle, who has consciously decided to spend his life with his wife, sheep and climbing. With good humour and irony, we are introduced into these contrary worlds which at first sight seem to be incompatible. The unpretentious camera work distances itself deliberately from the heroic epics of other films in this category. |
 |
 |
Adventure North of the SunInge Wegge & Jorn Nyseth Ranum (Norwegen) North of the Sun tells a story about two young guys spending a winter in a Norwegian fjord to live their great passion: SURFING. In order to survive in the cold and dark they build a shelter made of trash which has stranded in the fjord. North of the Sun is a true adventure, far away from parties, Facebook and girls. A magically photographed story about a magic landscape, and two friends having fun. |
 |
|
Nature and Environment Das MoorJan Haft (Deutschland) The images of this film lead us in an astonishing journey into the moors, which due to human impacts have been threatened by extinction. The high effort, patience and technology allow us to experience these biotopes in a particular way. Exceptional camera angles and perspectives show us the rich diversity of the flora and fauna which truly deserve protection. It is pure joy to watch this creative film. |
 |
 |
Alpine and foreign cultures Vanishing PointStephen A. Smith, Julia Szucz (Kanada) With their film Vanishing Point Stephen A. Smith and Julia Szucs open a door which until now has been closed and thus allow us a direct approach into the heart of the Inuit culture. We therefore become allied and start to understand the complex problems which are by these people by the global warming. An amazing film which in a gentle and therefore touching way makes us familiar with the Inuits’ struggle for survival. |
Special Prize of the Jury
 |
|
Adventure The Boy Who FliesBenjamin Jordan (Kanada) This low cost production confirms that a creative idea can beat the biggest films. Despite imperfect story telling, bad sound and roller coaster camera work, at the end the film brings us to an unforgettable climax that moves us deeply. The film teaches us what you get, if we share our modern expensive adventure dreams with the poorest. |
Lobende Erwähnung
 |
|
Alpine Documentation High and Hallowed: Everest 1963David Morton & Jake Norton (USA) |
 |
|
Climbing on rock and ice I Believe I Can DreamPetr Slanina (Tschechische Republik) |
 |
|
Climbing on rock and ice Venezuela Jungle JamSean Villanueva (Belgien) |
 |
|
Adventure Light LineJean-Baptiste Chandelier (Frankreich) |
 |
|
Nature and Environment Der SteinbockmannJan Kerckhoff (Deutschland) |
 |
|
Alpine and foreign cultures Himalaya, Le Village SuspenduVéronique, Anne & Erik Lapied (Frankreich) |
 |
|
Alpine and foreign cultures Pur forever - Carl Jenal - il pli vegl pur svizzer (Carl Jenal – der älteste Bauer der Schweiz)Susanna Fanzun (Schweiz) |