Keswick Film Festival

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A motorcycle expedition on uncharted roads across the Himalayan state of Arunachal Pradesh, situated in North-east India. But more than an expedition, it's a film on friendship, camaraderie and the "never say die" attitude of five motorcyclists in the face of unforgiving terrain.

This is definitely not Top Gear! There was no back-up vehicle or film crew and set in parts of India hardly seen, filmed or explored, the film captures the interactions and experiences of the riders who are trying to chart a route, which according to everyone does not exist.

The terrain lends itself perfectly to the Imax screen - watch out for a spectacular bridge crossing ...and close your eyes and hope.

Thanks to Dirt Track Productions

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23-year-old Englishman Tom Allen is all set for a successful office-bound career, but he finds himself persisted by a question many of us face: isn't there more to life than this? Leaving everything and everyone behind, Tom sets off on his bike without maps or guidebooks on a quest to find the answer. But what does he find?

Filmed over four years in 32 countries by one man on a bicycle, Janapar is a true one-off — a unique and intimate glimpse into a true story of life and love on the road; and a tale of finding what you’re looking for — right when you least expect it.

In association with Keswick Bikes

Thanks to Tom Allen

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Why is the bicycle back in fashion? The film explores this and tells the story of cycling in the land that invented the modern bicycle, its birth, decline, and re birth from Victorian origins to today. The film features interviews with cycling greats such as Chrises Boardman and Hoy but West Cumbrians can look out for John Grimshaw – the man behind Sustrans and the fantastic cyclepath network we enjoy so much.

We hope to welcome the film-makers who will host a post screening debate on the topic.

In association with Keswick Bikes

Thanks to Blue Hippo Media