ALIGNED, Between The Sea And The Sky is a visually stunning and emotionally charged documentary that takes the audience on an awe-inspiring ski touring adventure in the majestic Lyngen Alps, high above the Arctic Circle.
Amidst the pristine wilderness, Austrians freeride veteran Sandra Lahnsteiner-Wagner and fellow skier and mountain guide David Widauer set forth on an extraordinary quest: skiing under Northern Lights.
The film beautifully captures their raw and authentic journey, navigating the challenges and unpredictability of the Arctic weather in this remote and untouched landscape. Facing moments of failure, their resilience is put to the test, transforming ALIGNED into a heartfelt homage to the unwavering human spirit and the relentless pursuit of dreams.
Set against the backdrop of the Lyngen Alps’ breathtaking beauty, the documentary celebrates the profound connection between nature and human ambition, igniting a sense of wonder and inspiration in the hearts of viewers. Sandra’s immersive, authentic and lively voiceover effortlessly draws the audience into the adventure, blending determination, humor and passion for the mountains and skiing.
ALIGNED, Between The Sea And The Sky is a great fusion of adventure, artfully encapsulating the essence of being aligned with one’s dreams, the natural world, and the magical allure of the Northern Lights. Through triumphs and setbacks, Sandra and David’s journey exemplifies the strength of human will and the serenity that awaits those who dare to venture Between The Sea And The Sky.
Austria
Sandra Lahnsteiner-Wagner
Producer, director, athlete
Filmography
As We Are (2010)
Shukran Morocco (2012)
Shades of Winter, 2013
Shades of Winter PURE, 2014
Shades of Winter BETWEEN, 2016
Shades of Winter CROSSROADS, 2017
Shades of Winter CONNECTS, 2018
Shades of Winter COUPLES, 2018
Shades of Winter LUCID, 2019
Trans Salzburgerland, 2021
Athletes
Sandra Lahnsteiner
SKI CATEGORIES
For this year’s iF3 Movie Awards, any and all films about skiing, snowboarding or a mixture of the two are eligible.
AMATEUR
ATHLETE
PRO
SNOWBOARD CATEGORIES
Whether it’s focused on freestyle, freeride, urban, backcountry, telemark skiing, mountaineering, adventuring, a documentary subject, or anything in between, your film is welcome at iF3.
AMATEUR
ATHLETE
PRO
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