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Saturday, December 05, 2026

10:00	WORKSHOP MOUNTAIN PAINTING AND TOPOS Euskalduna Bilbao 5 Dic 10:00 Euskalduna Jauregia MOUNTAIN PAINTING AND TOPOS ELI AZURMENDI Y CHEMA AGUSTÍN In this experimental watercolour workshop, we will paint mountains and sketches in watercolour, applying different techniques such as transfers, collages, etc... to finish by joining all the drawings together to create an accordion like book. We will be guided by Eli Azurmendi and Chema Agustín. Eli Azurmendi Co-author and coordinator of the Expo croquis project that includes the book 'El arte en el croquis de escalada-Art in climbing topos', the exhibition 'HARRI, ORRI, ARkatz' and the documentary of the same name. Chema Agustín Plastic artist, mountaineer, and climber. Co-author of the Riglos Vertical climbing guide, author of the book Riglorámico in which he plastically investigates the Mallos de Riglos, designs the international mountaineering poker deck Alpinist54, and illustrates the book Ordesa, Naturaleza y cultura popular.
12:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 12:00 - Birdlife / Trail Keepers / Himalaya+50 Euskalduna Jauregia TRAIL KEEPERS Spain, 20 min Director: Prunelle Mathet, Ben Suliteanu EUSKADI PREMIERE 'Trail Keepers' introduces the dedicated people who build and maintain running trails across some of the world’s most stunning landscapes—from northern Sweden to California’s Sierra Nevada and the Spanish Pyrenees—with the support of the Kilian Jornet Foundation. Their work allows runners to enjoy nature safely while helping protect valuable ecosystems and wildlife, ensuring that everyone’s footprints follow the same path. BIRDLIFE Belgium, 35 min Director: Léopold Le Grelle EUSKADI PREMIERE 'Birdlife' is an international documentary exploring the evolution of modern wingsuit flying through the stories of nine of the sport's most influential pioneers and athletes, spanning multiple generations and nationalities. HIMALAYA+50 Spain, 45 min Director: Jerónimo López EUSKADI PREMIERE Jerónimo López’s return to the same valley in Nepal, 50 years after he first visited it to climb Manaslu, the first of the fourteen eight-thousanders to be scaled by Spaniards. A comparison of the expeditions of the 1970s with that undertaken in 2025 provides an opportunity to discuss the changes that have taken place in mountaineering in the Himalayas. The documentary, dedicated to the memory of Carlos Suárez, showcases the grandeur of nature alongside commentary on the geological and ecological features of the Himalayas, as well as on the effects of climate change and its associated risks.
12:30	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 12:30 - MendiTalk: THE DARK WIZARD: Creation, Ethics and Distribution Euskalduna Jauregia MENDITALK: THE DARK WIZARD: CREATION, ETHICS AND DISTRIBUTION PETER MORTIMER en conversación con Óscar Gogorza y Javier Baraiazarra Creation, Ethics and Distribution Director of ‘Valley Uprising’, ‘The Dawn Wall’ and ‘The Alpinist’, Peter Mortimer will reflect on his creative journey, from his early films to ‘The Dark Wizard’. He will share his experience developing Sender Films’ distinctive approach to mountain filmmaking, discovering unexpected characters and intriguing relationships, and finding stories that go beyond sporting achievements. He will also discuss the ethical challenges involved in making mountain documentaries. Marking the 20th edition of the Reel Rock Film Tour, Mortimer will share his experiences in film production and distribution, while exploring new possibilities and alternative distribution models to bring mountain films to wider audiences. The conversation will be moderated by Óscar Gogorza, a mountain journalist and certified mountain guide, and Javier Barayazarra, director of Mendi Film.
16:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 16:00 - PanelTalk: MONTAÑAS QUE CAMBIAN / Permapyrenees Euskalduna Jauregia PANELTALK: MOUNTAINS THAT CHANGE Eñaut Izagirre Estibaritz, Jerónimo López Martínez y Marc Oliva Franganillo Retreating glaciers, degrading permafrost and crumbling ice faces are just some of the ways in which the landscape is changing. After the screening of the short film ‘Permapyrenees’, Jerónimo López and Marc Oliva will discuss with Eñaut Izagirre how the mountains are changing, the role of the cryosphere, and the risks this entails. JERÓNIMO LÓPEZ MARTÍNEZ He is a mountaineer, a Doctor of Geological Sciences and Professor Emeritus at the Autonomous University of Madrid. A pioneer of Spanish mountaineering, he led the first Spanish ascent of Manaslu in 1975. Between 2012 and 2016, he chaired the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), and he has participated in numerous forums on climate change. He brings a unique perspective to the conversation, having witnessed first-hand the changing face of the mountains and their dynamic processes. MARC OLIVA FRANGANILLO Professor of Geography at the University of Barcelona and the director of the ANTALP research group. His research specializes in geomorphology, climatology and environmental change in cold regions, focusing on the evolution of glaciers, permafrost, and mountain landscapes in the context of climate change. He has participated in numerous scientific expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. As director of the ‘Permapyrenees’ project, he provides a unique perspective on the degradation of hidden ice and its consequences for the mountains and their visitors. EÑAUT IZAGIRRE ESTIBARITZ He is a geographer, glaciologist, and, above all, a mountain enthusiast. He has spent over a decade researching and exploring glaciers in the Pyrenees, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego. His doctoral thesis examined the evolution of the glaciers and glacial lakes of the Darwin Range. He has led expeditions such as 'Incognita Patagonia' (2016) and 'Into the Ice' (2022), which have been documented in award-winning films that have premiered at the Mendi Film Festival. He has been collaborating with the festival since 2010. In this discussion, he acts as a moderator, facilitating a conversation between the perspectives of mountaineering and science. PERMAPYRENEES Spain, 10 min Director: Laura Vinyals EUSKADI PREMIERE On the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, beneath the rocks, glaciers, and the paths we walk along, there is an almost invisible element that shapes the future of the mountains. Permafrost. 'Permapyrenees' follows a cross-border scientific team from Catalonia, France, and Andorra on a high-altitude research expedition to understand how climate change is transforming the frozen subsoil of the Pyrenees: Besiberri, the Pessons cirque, Vignemale, Pica d’Estats and Maladeta.
17:00	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 17:00 - The Dark Wizard Ep.3 / The Dark Wizard Ep.4 Euskalduna Jauregia THE DARK WIZARD EP.3 United States, 55 min Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen As his rivalry with Alex Honnold intensifies, Dean Potter's mental state begins to deteriorate, and he starts to distance himself from those closest to him. THE DARK WIZARD EP.4 United States, 61 min Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen Thanks to a new relationship that brings stability to his life, Dean Potter finds a new sense of balance and immerses himself in the world of wingsuit flying.
18:45	Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 18:45 - MendiTalk: ESCALADA EN B/N Euskalduna Jauregia MENDITALK: CLIMBING IN B&W Armand Ballart Whilst mountaineering literature is commendable in every respect given its wide-ranging subject matter, Armand Ballart – a Catalan illustrator and climber – adds a unique touch drawn from historical memory, bringing together the finest black-and-white artistic illustrations relating to climbing. The book presents us with a collection of 200 hand-drawn black-and-white illustrations that form the main attraction of this large-format volume, visually guiding the reader through a myriad of climbing schools and crags, where the creativity of 87 artists, all passionate about the same idea, shines through: to make something appealing that, due to its purely practical nature, might not initially seem so. It showcases a trend that originated in Catalonia and Valencia in the late 1970s, which over time has crossed borders unintentionally whilst remaining true to the original concept. Today, we can find illustrated route descriptions in every corner of the globe where people climb; ultimately, they will surely all share the same aim—to make an adventure more visually stunning—but they will certainly lack the meaning and essence of the drawings featured in this book.
19:45	OPENING CEREMONY Euskalduna Bilbao - 05 dic 19:45 - I Follow Rivers Euskalduna Jauregia I FOLLOW RIVERS Norway, 93 min Director: Barbora Hollan NATIONAL PREMIERE Mariann Sæther (42) is one of the best whitewater kayakers in the world. Since she was a teenager, she has challenged many norms and expectations of the society. When she becomes a mother, she is determined she can both be an extreme sports athlete and have a family. But is the life on the river really worth the risk? ‘I Follow Rivers’ is a character driven film about life, death, and finding balance in life.