Reel Rock 19 showcases three world-premiere climbing films spanning disciplines, characters, and continents: a heartfelt story of second chances in love and climbing on Squamish’s legendary Cobra Crack; an outrageous 18-day big wall epic on Patagonia’s towering Torre Central; and the pursuit of a lifelong dream—a 5.15 first ascent—made possible by an unlikely partnership. Reel Rock 19 is on tour worldwide starting March 2025.
DEATH OF VILLAINS: A former child climbing-prodigy confronts his struggle with disordered eating to attempt his life-long dream of climbing a groundbreaking 5.15 first ascent, with the help of an unlikely, and controversial partner. (Featuring: Kai Lightner & Joe Kinder)
RIDERS ON THE STORM: Three Belgian big-wallers endure eighteen days of howling snowstorms, frozen feet, and gnarly runouts in their attempt to make a long-coveted alpine first ascent. (Featuring: Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll & Nico Favresse)
THE COBRA & THE HEART: A turbulent 20-year saga of love, loss, and redemption: a whirlwind romance, a crushing defeat on a legendary climb, a religious epiphany, and family betrayal, all building to a desperate bid for a rare second chance—at love, fatherhood, and climbing. (Featuring: Didier Berthod, Thomasina Pidgeon & Cedar Pidgeon)
Join us for $1-off drinks during Happy Hour (6pm) with the film starting at 7pm! Blue Members and above get in free and will be sent their discount codes via email (if you believe you should have received a code but did not, please email dan@breckfilm.org).
Programmer’s Note: Reel Rock is back for another spectacular year of rock climbing thrills. These short films bring inspiration and excitement from rock walls all over the world to climbing fans and regular audiences alike. With gorgeous landscape shots and determined athletes, Reel Rock is the perfect screening to excite your outdoor spirit! (Cait McCluskie, Programming & Operations Director)