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Mile... Mile & a Half
2013 - 1hr 27m
A group of artists leave their daily lives behind to hike California's John Muir Trail, the 219-mile stretch from Yosemite to Mount Whitney.
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it was on my Netflix list, and tonight i finally got to watch it. Well made docu on a group hiking in the backcountry in the Sierra Nevada mountains / CA (starting in Yosemite) -
Quite different than a camino pilgrimage - (and not only because of the terrain and those 42 - 75 pound backpacks) and yet there were many shared sentiments/experiences. GORGEOUS images of a truly stunning landscape. Quite enjoyed the film - you might as well .
Bom Caminho!
(and pardon if this film has been mentioned / recommended on another thread)
Thank you for pointing to the movies you mentioned - will seek them out. (Never even heard of "Gerry" - Thanks again).Thanks for the tip on this film. I've just put it on hold at my local library.
This thread got me thinking about films on the themes if walking and wandering. Personally, I found "The Way" to be little more than an entertaining bit if Hollywood fluff, a travel brochure for the Camino.
Off the top of my head, here are three films on the topic that I really liked. Feel free to add to the list.
Nicholas Roeg's 1971 masterpiece "Walkabout" left a very lasting, powerful impression on me when I saw it as a kid in the 70s. As a Canadian it had an added exotic element that completely captivated me. It remains on my "greatest films of all time" list.
Gus van Sant's "Gerry" (2002), about two friends who go for a walk in the desert and get lost, is great survival story and a very realistic cautionary tale for those of us who love to explore off the beaten path. It's a great "what would you do in this situation" story.
Sean Penn's "Into the Wild" (2007) is a fantastic adaptation of Jon Krakauer's even better book. Less about walking, more about wandering and the search for life's meaning, this true story is a beautiful tragedy that hits universal themes. There's a little bit of Christopher McCandless in all of us.
not yet . have managed to miss numerous screenings here in the Bay Area. Saw the trailers - and it's intriguing enough for meriting a full-viewing. I might have to wait for the DVD release on netflix ..Has anyone seen the new one about the camino just being released on Dvd November I understand about I think six different pilgrims in different seasons walking the camino? "Sixways to Santiago " already on film release in the the USofA .
will reply via PM - cheers - cI have tried to pre order the DVD on their site but it always rejects because of the lack of an american zip code and UK doesn't appear on the drop down menu of countries.
Has anyone seen the new one about the camino just being released on Dvd November I understand about I think six different pilgrims in different seasons walking the camino? "Sixways to Santiago " already on film release in the the USofA .
I have tried to pre order the DVD on their site but it always rejects because of the lack of an american zip code and UK doesn't appear on the drop down menu of countries.
Excellent movie.! Made me consider taking that trek next. Watched in a movie theater with my hiking meetup group.I loved this film! Very inspiring and very interesting group of people.
Just had a reply from them and they say it maybe late November for the Dvd, and yes they have got my details to email me and arrange a payment and posting.
There's a new movie about long walks coming out Dec 9th or 10th. This is the trailer. Love the voice over saying "what have I gotten myself into?" and the part about thinking about stoping, every 2 minutes: http://thisisinfamous.com/reese-witherspoon-walking-1000-miles-trailer-wild/Mile... Mile & a Half
2013 - 1hr 27m
A group of artists leave their daily lives behind to hike California's John Muir Trail, the 219-mile stretch from Yosemite to Mount Whitney.
===
it was on my Netflix list, and tonight i finally got to watch it. Well made docu on a group hiking in the backcountry in the Sierra Nevada mountains / CA (starting in Yosemite) -
Quite different than a camino pilgrimage - (and not only because of the terrain and those 42 - 75 pound backpacks) and yet there were many shared sentiments/experiences. GORGEOUS images of a truly stunning landscape. Quite enjoyed the film - you might as well .
Bom Caminho!
(and pardon if this film has been mentioned / recommended on another thread)
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