Mountains on Stage is back at the Rio Theatre for its Winter 2026 edition on Wednesday, December 9. Mountains on Stage brings the world of mountain adventure to the big screen through a selection of inspiring films and documentaries featuring climbing, mountaineering, skiing, trail running and extraordinary human adventures.

Films are presented in their original language with English subtitles.

Complete program info and lineup coming soon!

Wednesday, December 9
Doors 6:00 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.

FACE TO FACE (Dir: David Arnaud and Hugo Clouzeau | Length: 85 min)
Benjamin Védrines is a man of superlatives and records. From steep skiing to the Himalayas, he is considered the world’s best mountaineer. But behind the image of an athlete whom some describe as a machine lie vulnerabilities and a severe lack of self-confidence. Since returning from K2 in 2024, where he shattered the ascent record but, paradoxically, failed to find a sense of fulfillment, Benjamin has been dreaming of a major solo project to test himself and confront his fears. That project will be a multi-day solo winter ascent of the legendary Drus Face in the Mont Blanc massif. An intense face-off with himself and the granite, to confront his dark side and find the light.

BLANDINE (Dir: Aurélien Delfosse | Length: 65 min)
Realizing at age 27 that you have a gift, extraordinary physical and mental abilities, that allow you to compete in extreme races and even win them. From the World Championships to the Diagonale des Fous and the UTMB, Blandine L’Hirondel takes us on a journey through the legendary races of ultra-trail running. This lively and sincere portrait explores her daily challenges: balancing her career as a gynecologist with the demands of elite-level competition, overcoming setbacks, and pushing herself to the limit... . But ultimately, what stands out from this meteoric rise is, above all, the joy of running! So thank you to this “everyday woman” for being exceptional and for bringing us this breath of fresh air!

KIDS (Dir: Camille Armand and Tim Giudicelli | Length: 11 min)
What does it mean to be a kid? A group of young snowboarders Camille Armand, Enzo Scotto, and Quentin Ladame set out to explore this question in the heart of the Japanese winter, where deep snow transforms the landscape into a endless playground. The film offers answers through stunning cinematography that blends freestyle skiing, ultra deep powder, animated sequences, kids’ antics, philosophical voice-overs, and, to top it all off, a good dose of laughter!