Reel Rock 17 in Korea
Tickets open at 16:00 on Wednesday, June 7th
Reel Rock Film Tour is coming to Seoul and Busan. For 20 years, Reel Rock has been sharing the biggest stories in the climbing world, celebrating the people behind the sport's greatest adventures and achievements.
Every year, Reel Rock selects the best climbing films worldwide and showcases them through a global tour. This time, the film festival, in collaboration with CGV, promises a more vivid experience with large screens and impressive sound.
Ticket Open : Wednesday, June 7, at 4 PM (On-site sales not available)
Seoul Screening Date : Thursday, June 15, at 8 PM
Location : CGV Yeonnam (Seoul)
Busan Screening Date : Thursday, June 22, at 8 PM
Location : CGV Centum (Busan)
1. "Burning the Flame / Babsi Zangerl Jacopo Larcher" (50 minutes)
The powerful Austrian duo, Babsi and Jacopo, take on the legendary 900-meter route, Eternal Flame, on Trango Tower in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan, facing extreme conditions and 5.13 trad climbing at 3000 meters altitude. Filmed with top-notch drones and cameras, this piece invites you to one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
2. "DNA / Seb Bouin" (30 minutes)
29-year-old sport climber Seb Bouin sets his final goal to pioneer a long-distance climbing route in the limestone caves of Verdon Gorge, France. The proposed line consists of futuristic and unbelievable moves, making it potentially one of the most challenging lines in history if completed.
3. "Resistance Climbing / Palestinian Climbers Andrew Bisharat" (40 minutes)
In the conflict-ridden hill country of Palestine, a diverse group of boulderers, dirtbaggers, and urban specialists, facing difficulties due to Israeli occupation, seeks momentary relief from the burdens of everyday life through climbing. American writer and climber Andrew Bisharat explores the transformative power of climbing by visiting the West Bank of Palestine to reconnect with his roots.
Tickets can be reserved through the official Instagram profiles of Black Diamond Korea and Scarpa Korea.