Keswick Film Festival

Synopsis

KFF @ Rheged
Pre-Release Screening

Bart Schrijver's acclaimed drama is a visually stunning exploration of friendship and self-discovery, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. It follows two estranged friends and roommates Chris (Bart Harder) and Lluis (Carles Pulido) as they embark on 350 mile walk, hoping to rekindle their once-strong friendship by spending 30 days together in the majestic, raw beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

Amidst the sweeping landscapes, harsh weather and chance encounters with other hikers, the solitude and silence of the trek force the pair to confront truths about themselves and their friendship - and find out what it truly means to stand still and listen.

Shot entirely on the route of the walk, and in chronological order, The North is a beautiful ode to friendship and the healing power of nature. It’s not only a poignant and powerful drama, but also perhaps the definitive hiking film, allowing us to take in the stunning majesty of the Highlands shoulder-to-shoulder with Lluis and Chris as they reconnect with each other and with nature.