Mountains of the Moon

Chris Benchetler | 2025 | 50 min.

2026 Official Selection

Chris Benchetler’s Mountains of the Moon explores the unseen connections between sport, life, music, and
the living earth—set to the timeless tunes of the Grateful Dead.
Captured almost entirely at night using cutting-edge cinematography, the film takes viewers on a surreal
journey through ocean, river, and mountain landscapes while featuring some of the world’s greatest athletes,
adventurers and thinkers.