Author: Paulina

Date: 16 January 2025

Nima Sherpa will be a guest at the 15th Mountain Film Festival

Nima Sherpa will be a guest at the 15th Mountain Film Festival in Wadowice

On 22–23 February 2025 Wadowice Cultural Centre invites you to the 15th Anniversary Mountain Film Festival. This a special event will connect mountain enthusiasts, films and adventures, offering film marathon, meetings with prominent figures the mountain world and a wide range of accompanying attractions.

Nima Sherpa among the distinguished special guests

Special guests at the 15th Mountain Film Festival:

  • Krzysztof Wielickian outstanding mountaineer, which will share their experiences w the talk „Mountains and Friends”
  • Nima SherpaNepalese mountain guide i high-altitude climber, raised in the shadow of Mount Everest, which will tell us about his adventures i working in the Himalayas
  • Sebastian Kawa18-time world champion w gliding competitions, the most successful glider pilot in history, which will share his experiences of the skies
  • Piotr Pogonsocial activist, conqueror of four peaks of the Seven Summits, who, as the first person in the world without a lung graduated twice IronMan competition, winner of the 2024 ‘Person Without Barriers’ Award
  • Marcin Piętkarunner, alpine skier, GO PRO ENTHUSIAST, Finalist in the Vistula 1200 Cycle Ultra Marathon, which will share their experiences z extreme challenges

Event programme – the anniversary mountain film festival

During the festival the following will be presented specially selected, Award-winning and honourable mention films o mountain-related topics, including awarded at numerous festivals film Eliza Kubarska Fri. „Wanda Rutkiewicz. The Final Expedition”.

A new feature of the anniversary festival is short film competition o mountain-related topics. The anniversary prompts also to celebrations with music i singing together, so please join us at a concert by the band „Dom o zielonych progach”!

Nima Sherpa will talk about life in the shadow of the Himalayas

We are extremely proud, that Nima will be taking part in this event i will be able to share his story! Nima will share their own experiences and stories from the Himalayas, will talk about what life was like in Nepal when he was a child, about growing up and about this, What is life like in Nepal?.

A talk by Nima Sherpa will be a unique opportunity to to discover real life w the Mount Everest region i understanding, such as character is formed w under the harshest conditions on Earth. His stories o childhood in the Himalayas i On the path to becoming a mountain guide certainly will inspire everyone mountain lovers.

The Wadowice Mountain Film Festival – the heart of the mountain community

The Wadowice Mountain Film Festival that is event, which shares a passion for the mountains z a unique atmosphere. 15th edition will be particularly special because of anniversary nature i distinguished guests from the world of the mountains i extreme sports.

Check the details on the website Wadowice Cultural Centre! This is a brilliant opportunity, so that meet fellow mountain enthusiasts, listen to inspiring stories i watch some exceptional films o mountain-related topics.

Tickets for the 15th Mountain Film Festival

Ticket prices:

  • One-day ticket: 50 zł
  • Two-day pass: 80 zł
  • A two-day pass including a concert: 130 zł

Tickets available are on sale from 10 February 2025. Detailed programme and ticket information are available at the organiser’s website: wck.wadowice.pl

An invitation to a special weekend in the mountains

The 15th Anniversary Mountain Film Festival w Wadowice that is more than just a festival – that’s mountain community meeting, a celebration of passion i inspiring stories. The presence of Nima Sherpa and others distinguished guests guarantees unforgettable experiences for everyone event participants.

Nima Sherpa, raised in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain, will contribute to the festival an authentic perspective life in the Himalayas i the work of a mountain guide. Its history o combining traditional life in Nepal z modern challenges will be a fascinating story for everyone mountain lovers.

We warmly invite you in response to that a unique mountain event!

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