The Carlos do Carmo Auditorium will host the Reel Rock 16 event on the 12th of May, at 9:00 pm. Reel Rock is an event that for two decades has been dedicated to promoting climbing and adventure films, sharing the stories and people behind the greatest sporting achievements in the world of climbing. This event also has a partnership with Vertical – ADR Climbing Center.
This event features a selection of the best climbing films, with over 500 screenings worldwide.
Lagoa has been standing out at the national level for the promotion of climbing and, as such, was invited to be the host city of Reel Rock 16.
Synopsis: Having captured the best stories of the climbing year, the new REEL ROCK 16 films presented by La Sportiva deliver a healthy dose of inspiration, passion and humour.
Reel Rock 16 is our biggest release yet, with films starring Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Alex Johnson, Charles Albert, Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall.
Reel Rock is distributed in Portugal by Adventure EntertainmentTM with support from La Sportiva, Ternua, The Crag, The North Face, Black Diamond, Yeti and Adventure+ and local support from Vertical Escalada.
Four Films in World Premiere
Bridge Boys – 28min
The longest, most difficult and most absurd rift climb ever attempted.
Starring: Tom Randall, Pete Whittaker
Barefoot Charles – 28min
A minimalist opera singer, cave dweller and animal skinner faces some futuristic bouldering problems in Fontainebleau Forest.
With: Charles Albert
Big Things to Come – 21min
Elite climber Alex Johnson’s struggle with a boulder propels her on a decade-long journey of self-discovery.
With: Alex Johnson
Cuddle – 33min
A massive and remote link of 17 alpine walls pushes the world’s best climbers to the limit.
Starring: Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, Adam Stack
For more information about Reel Rock and to purchase tickets, visit the website: http://reelrock.pt/pt/