: Meeting as children in the Alpine village of Grana, the two form an immediate, rugged bond.
: As they grow, Pietro travels the world seeking purpose, while Bruno remains fiercely devoted to his mountain roots. The Eight Mountains (2022)
(2022) is an epic, contemplative drama that captures the life-long bond between two men against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Italian Alps. Directed by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch , the film won the Jury Prize at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. Core Premise : Meeting as children in the Alpine village
: Features an evocative, "retro-Americana" soundtrack by Swedish singer-songwriter Daniel Norgren . Critical Reception Directed by Felix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch
Adapted from Paolo Cognetti’s award-winning novel, the story follows , a city boy from Turin, and Bruno , the last child of a remote mountain village.