(2022) — The Eight Mountains

: The title refers to a Buddhist concept: while some find wisdom by visiting eight different mountains (wandering), others find it by staying at the center on the highest peak (home).

: Features an evocative, "retro-Americana" soundtrack by Swedish singer-songwriter Daniel Norgren . Critical Reception The Eight Mountains (2022)

: Shot by Ruben Impens in a 4:3 aspect ratio , the film uses vertical framing to emphasize the towering scale of the mountains and the intimacy of the characters within them. : The title refers to a Buddhist concept:

: Primarily filmed in the Aosta Valley of Northern Italy, including the slopes of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, with additional sequences filmed in Nepal . : Primarily filmed in the Aosta Valley of

: Reunited as adults following the death of Pietro’s father, they fulfill the father's dream by rebuilding a ruined mountainside cabin together. Key Features

: Stars Luca Marinelli (Pietro) and Alessandro Borghi (Bruno), who are real-life friends, bringing a profound, unspoken chemistry to their roles.