Session

Walk Films

A selection of of the best walking and hiking films.
 
A south asian woman is hiking through dry, tall grass on a bright sunny day, cap on her head, smile on her face. The words "The Pennine Way" are in big letters. Along with "Step by step, side by side" - the slogan for the film. And "Fredi Chohan" - the name of the person in the film
Film: The Pennine Way

About

Running time

90 minutes

Certificate

12A

Screenings

Saturday 22 Mar '25 | 11:00am Screen 2

A selection of the best walking and hiking films.

Note that this session will screen in accessible formats for d/Deaf and blind/partially sighted audiences. "Kang Yatse - Hiking Blind" will have Audio Description (with film audio) playing through the cinema sound system and open captions on screen. "The Pennine Way" and "Walking Towards Pain" will have Audio Description (with film audio) accessible via headsets (please make sure to pick up a headset upon arrival) and open captions on screen.

A young south asian woman dressed in a bobble hat, waterproof jacket and gloves, holds hiking poles and stares into the distance. The words "Walking Towards Pain" are large, alongside "Hiking Helvellyn with Lupus" and "Anisah Barber" - the main character in the film
Walking Towards Pain
A life with Lupus can't stop you from summiting your first mountain. We follow Ani on her hike alongside the uncertainty of how long her recovery will be if she succeeds.
A man follows a woman by touching their backpack. They both hold walking poles. A snowy mountain can be seen behind them.
Kang Yatse - Hiking Blind
Two best friends (one sighted and one blind) take on their biggest challenge ever to climb Kang Yatse II (6250m).
A south asian woman is hiking through dry, tall grass on a bright sunny day, cap on her head, smile on her face. The words "The Pennine Way" are in big letters. Along with "Step by step, side by side" - the slogan for the film. And "Fredi Chohan" - the name of the person in the film
The Pennine Way
Fredi, a 54 year old South Asian woman with limited hiking experience takes on the 268 mile Pennine Way trail, but a personal tragedy occurs mid-hike.
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Shown 22 Mar '25 | 11:00am Screen 2

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