This Mountain Life

About This Mountain Life

This Mountain Life is a remarkable film released in 2019. The movie offers a profound and intimate view of human life far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern existence. The film narrates a deeply personal journey of Martina and her 60-year-old mother Tania, who embark on a six-month, 2300-kilometre trek through the treacherous Coast Mountains. The journey tells a beautiful tale of resilience, adversity, and a mother-daughter bond like no other.

Making / Production

This Mountain Life was a labour of love by Grand Baldwin Martins. The movie was filmed under extreme conditions, capturing the breath-taking beauty of the Coast Mountains. The production team faced many challenges recording in such an environment, but it assisted in creating a truly awe-inspiring mythical piece.

Actors

• Martina Halik: The main character of the movie, Martina is not just an adventurer but also the glue that holds the film together. Her courage and determination in face of extreme elements are gorgeously portrayed.
• Tania Halik: Martina's mother Tania played an amazing role of an adventurous spirit not confined by her age. Her character shows that it's never too late to embark on a journey of a lifetime.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was mostly filmed in the Coast Mountains, an expansive mountain range stretching from the west coast of British Columbia to the Alaska panhandle.
• This Mountain Life took almost five years from the concept to completion.

Awards

The movie has received numerous accolades and was lauded for its profound exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It was awarded Best Documentary at the 2018 Whistler Film Festival.

Quotes

• "The mountains are a mirror reflection of your soul" - Martina Halik
• "Nature is not against you, it's just indifferent" - Tania Halik

Music, Soundtrack

• East of Eden - Beulah
• High Ground - Tania Halik