The Eight Mountains, an achievement of visual storytelling.

Through the majestic and imposing Italian Alps, we follow two boys from childhood to adulthood, connected only by their shared passion for these glorious peaks.

Luca Marinelli and Alessandro Borghi play their roles with magnetic naturalness, their every glance and gesture eloquent against minimal dialogue.

Directors Félix van Groeningen and Charlotte Vandermeersch have created an exquisitely spare but deeply moving tone poem about the bonds of friendship and the journey to self-realisation.

Groeningen leads us through their lives with a gentle, confident pace, in keeping with the mountainous landscapes themselves, allowing deep feelings to flow quietly.

Each breathtaking panorama is a true visual sonnet, with cinematographer Frank van den Eeden capturing the raw, haunting beauty of the landscape.

The Eight Mountains remains in the memory for a long time, as it so masterfully portrays the personal growth that occurs when we open ourselves to the majesty of nature and overcome our own limits. Quite an achievement of visual storytelling.

This modern masterpiece demonstrates the power of film to inspire and enlighten the spirit. A true work of art in every sense.

It was selected as an Italian nominee for Best International Film at the 92nd Academy Awards. Although it did not ultimately receive the nomination, the Academy's consideration speaks volumes about its artistic merits.

At the European Film Awards, Félix van Groeningen won Best Director, a well-deserved recognition for his excellent visual storytelling and the direction of the two leads.

It also won Best Film and Best Director at the David di Donatello Awards, the most important Italian film awards, consolidating its position among the best Italian films of recent years.

Commercially, the independent drama did respectably well, grossing $2.3 million worldwide on a modest budget.