20th Krakow Mountain Festival. It was good and energetic, as befits an anniversary!
This year, on the second weekend of December, real winter covered Krakow, making life difficult for its inhabitants. However, at the same time, a group of enthusiasts in colourful down jackets were enjoying this change of scenery, which undoubtedly suited and added charm to their feast. A feast of mountains, the Krakow Mountain Festival. Here are a few words of summary.
RESULTS OF 19th KFG FILM COMPETITIONS – GRAND PRIX FOR HERE I AM AGAIN
Almost 50 international and Polish documentaries competed in the film competitions of the 19th Krakow Mountain Festival (KFG). The Jury has chosen the winners and below we present their verdicts.
18th KFG – live weekend and not only
The main events of this year’s Krakow Mountain Festival took place at the weekend of 12th/13th December. Among traditional live events there were of course meetings with guests, presentations, interviews, workshops and also two award ceremonies - of the Film Awards and the Krakow Mountain Award. Broadcasts from most of the Festival events are available until December 31st on the streaming platform playkrakow.com together with almost 50 mountain films.
RESULTS OF 18th KFG FILM COMPETITIONS
The KFG Film Competitions (Polish and International) are traditionally one of highlights of the Krakow Mountain Festival (KFG). This year, despite the unusual online format of the Festival, the Jury had a tough choice – in total there were almost 50 competing films. Last weekend, we discovered the winners in separate categories and the laureate of the Grand Prix – the film K2: First Descent by Sławomir Batyra. Congratulations!
18th KRAKOW MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL TO TAKE PLACE ONLINE – WE ARE ABOUT TO START KFG+
We are about to start a unique version of the Festival. Certainly, we will all miss the atmosphere that has accompanied meetings during the Krakow Mountain Festival (KFG) for 17 years. However, in recent months, we have grown used to the virtual world and started noticing advantages of the online formula. Apart from live content – that will be streamed on 12th - 13th December from a broadcasting studio in Krakow, the organisers have prepared this year lots of tasty attractions.
Grand Prix of 17th Krakow Mountain Festival goes to The Last Mountain by Darek Załuski
The verdict of the Film Contest Jury was made public last weekend during the award ceremony of the 17th Krakow Mountain Festival. The Last Mountain turned out to be the biggest winner this year. This documentary film directed by Darek Załuski received both the Grand Prix of the International Film Competition and also the First Prize of the Polish Film Competition.
Awards handed out at 17th Krakow Mountain Festival!
The award ceremony of the Krakow Mountain Festival has taken place last week – climbers, mountaineers and other athletes received awards for exceptional contributions, successes and lifetime achievements that constitute a significant input into the development of our sport discipline. This year, for the first time, we have also handed out the Mountain Values Award.
16th Krakow Mountain Festival: Krakow Mountain Award and Krakow Climbing Award
Athletes who have contributed or who still contribute to history of sport climbing and mountaineering were awarded yesterday during the 16th Krakow Mountain Festival.
Grand Prix of 16th Krakow Mountain Festival goes to Free Solo by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhely and Jimmy Chin
During the Krakow Mountain Festival we present the best mountain films competing in two categories - the International and Polish Film Competitions. Yesterday, during an official award ceremony of the 16th Krakow Mountain Festival, the verdict of the Jury was announced. Although there were several really impressive films this year, especially in the International “race”, it is not difficult to guess who was distinguished with Grand Prix.