Mountainfilm Intro by Scott Upshur

Yakin speaks neither English nor Spanish, just his native language of Chuj. He shares a crowded apartment with other young men from his village, working as a janitor at Telluride High School while yearning to attend classes there instead. On their time off, the Chuj boys play basketball at the town park and hike the high country, where they ponder ghost structures left by earlier generations of immigrants, who also sought a livelihood far from home.

Chuj Boys of Summer

Despite their misgivings, a Sherpa family prepares to guide a trio of Western climbers up Kumbhakarna, a mountain so sacred they are forbidden to climb it. Tensions mount between the guides, who want to avoid risks but desperately need the money they will earn from completing the trip, and the stubborn westerners who push the group on even though the weather grows dangerous. Wall of Shadows flips the traditional mountain climbing narrative and offers a glimpse inside a Nepali family struggling to make ends meet and the difficult choices they must make when their reputation is on the line.

Wall of Shadows

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Festival dates: May 22–26, 2025Mountainfilm’s programming showcases stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues. Along with exceptional documentaries, the festival goes beyond film by bringing together world-class athletes, change makers and visionary artists for a multi-dimensional celebration of indomitable spirit. Our mission is to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Tap the menu icon (☰) in the top-left to browse the schedule, view films, and manage your pass.

These are all of your tickets. If you have an Ama Dablam, Festival Guest, Palmyra or Wasatch pass, your personal ticket will be automatically linked to your pass. *You must wear your pass to be admitted into the venue. Arrive at the theater 30 minutes before the start of the program. 

6 Pack Pass

After the Fest Online Pass*

Online Household Pass

Online Individual Pass

Palmyra BOGO Pass 

Patron Pass

Student (K-12) Palmyra Pass

Wasatch Pass

Wasatch pass for seniors 80+

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Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. Join us online from May 31 to June 7, 2022.

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