The XXIV Alpinist Film Review, titled 'Wanda, Jurek i góry', paid tribute to two iconic Polish mountaineers: Wanda Rutkiewicz and Jerzy Kukuczka. Held at the Museum of Sport and Tourism, the event ran from May 12-14, 2017. Attendees explored their remarkable achievements and contributions to alpinism through curated films, lectures by notable figures, and engaging discussions about mountain history and expeditions.
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The XXIV Alpinist Film Review, themed 'Wanda, Jurek i góry' (Wanda, Jurek and Mountains), celebrated Polish mountaineering legends Wanda Rutkiewicz and Jerzy Kukuczka. Held from May 12-14, 2017, the event featured film screenings, lectures, and discussions commemorating their achievements and contributions to alpinism.
The XXIV Alpinist Film Review, themed 'Wanda, Jurek i góry' (Wanda, Jurek and Mountains), was held from May 12-14, 2017, at the Museum of Sport and Tourism. This event served as a tribute to two of Poland's most celebrated mountaineers, Wanda Rutkiewicz and Jerzy Kukuczka. The review marked the 25th anniversary of Wanda Rutkiewicz's disappearance on Kangchenjunga and the 30th anniversary of Jerzy Kukuczka completing the Seven Summits. The festival aimed to inspire new generations of climbers and mountain enthusiasts by showcasing their remarkable achievements and personalities through a curated selection of films, including both archival pieces only viewable at the museum and recent productions. The program featured a variety of events, including lectures by prominent figures in the mountaineering and film world such as Paweł Nerkowski, Anna Czerwińska-Rydel, Krzysztof Wielicki, and Jerzy Kukuczka's wife, Cecylia Kukuczka. Special guests included Lutz Maurer from Vienna, a filmmaker specializing in mountain documentaries. The event also included a photography exhibition titled 'WANDA RUTKIEWICZ. PHOTOGRAPHS,' curated by Jan Bortkiewicz, further celebrating Rutkiewicz's legacy. The review provided a platform for showcasing new expeditions and discussing significant climbs, such as the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat.
Admission to the review was free of charge. Further details regarding ticketing for the museum itself can be found on the museum's website under the 'Bilety' (Tickets) section.
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