The Eight Mountains (2022) (2026)

: 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.

: Stars Luca Marinelli (Pietro) and Alessandro Borghi (Bruno), who are real-life friends, bringing a profound, unspoken chemistry to their roles. The Eight Mountains (2022)

: As they grow, Pietro travels the world seeking purpose, while Bruno remains fiercely devoted to his mountain roots. : Shot by Ruben Impens in a 4:3

: Meeting as children in the Alpine village of Grana, the two form an immediate, rugged bond. : Meeting as children in the Alpine village

: 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).

: 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

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