HoryZonty špeciál – Dobrodružstvo na vode

Film screening combined with a discussion on the theme “Trenčín – City of Waves: Surfing Without the Ocean”

Selection of films from the XX. edition of the HoryZonty Adventure Film Festival related to water adventures. The screening will be accompanied by a discussion with surfer Peter Ďuriš about surfing not only on ocean waves but also about what the Váh River has to offer.

Guest of the evening:

Peter Ďuriš | Trenčín – City of Waves: Surfing Without the Ocean

Under the Beckov rock, exceptional people have grown up, and Peter Ďuriš is one of them. He studied construction, founded the international company Kickresume, and works professionally in IT, but he feels most comfortable in an environment where he can move, create, and try new things. He feels at home by the water, whether it's the ocean or the river under his hometown Beckov.

Peter Ďuriš is the type of person who connects people in the mountains, on the waves, but also at home on the Váh, where he has been shaping a community around a small local beach for years. After knee surgery and having a knee implant, most would choose a calmer lifestyle, but Peter did the exact opposite. That's when he began activities that usually evoke respect: surfing, freeriding, diving, ski touring. This journey eventually led him to 30-meter waves in Nazaré, Portugal, where he surfed alongside world legend Kai Lenny.

Today he shows that even landlocked people can surf as naturally as those by the ocean and that an active life or traveling with children does not have to be a compromise.

In the discussion, Peter will also share how new opportunities and technological innovations – from artificial intelligence to artificial waves – are changing the world of surfing. He will also open the topic of the potential of the Váh River in Trenčín and explain what can arise when a vibrant sports community and functional support system develop around water.

Film Screening:

Vacation on Baffin Island, Love on Ice

Directed by: Rush Sturges, Skip Armstrong / USA / 2025 / 26 minutes /

Join Erik and Sarah on an extreme "vacation" on Baffin Island, where they go kite skiing north along a remote coastline. Over 69 days, they ski in Arctic hills, climb monumental rock walls, and navigate glaciers. Their goal is to discover new rivers and raft wild waters in one of the harshest countries in the world.

https://www.horyzonty.sk/festivalove-filmy/baffin-vacation/

On the Wave

Directed by: Jake Garthwaite / UK/ 2025 / 10 minutes /

On the Wave follows Cameron Hopkins and Sam Garthwaite in the world of paddleboarding on wild water. Through personal stories, they reveal victories, falls, and dreams about the future of this adrenaline sport. The film connects the raw beauty of nature with the power of human determination. The result is an inspiring documentary that will stir your heart, challenge you to push your own boundaries, and make you think.

https://www.horyzonty.sk/festivalove-filmy/runnable-na-vlne/

The Tear of Europe

Directed by: Gerhard Czerner / GER / 2024 / 8 minutes /

Bikerafting – a unique combination of cycling and packrafting – is experienced by Xaver Frieser and Gerhard Czerner during an extraordinary expedition in Montenegro. After three days of riding across the Piva plateau and the alpine landscape of Durmitor, they enter the Tara River canyon, the deepest in Europe. Here they swap pedals for paddles and, with their bikes loaded onto rafts, embark on 70 kilometers of wild water. The challenges of rapids and the raw beauty of the landscape make this journey an unforgettable experience.

https://www.horyzonty.sk/festivalove-filmy/the-tear-of-europe-slza-europy/

Capsized

Directed by: Roxanna Barry / UK / 2024 / 16 minutes /

While others dream of peaks or records, Emily longs for a quiet, almost esoteric adventure – dragging a canoe through swamps. Together with her friend Lisa, she heads to Lewis Island to navigate its intricate lake system. However, before the journey, they face an unexpected challenge: preparing and finding suitable gear. For Emily, shopping for outdoor clothing becomes a barrier as most offerings stop at size 16.

https://www.horyzonty.sk/festivalove-filmy/capsized-prevrhnuti/

Stay with us “on the wave” and come have fun!

We look forward to a wonderful evening together!
 

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