Connects
“Sandra Lahnsteiner shows what she continuously aims for: connecting to people and environments. Her main means: sports in all its facets.”
Synopsis
Without knowing each other, pro mountain biker Hannah Barnes from Scotland and Austrian freeskier Sandra Lahnsteiner set off to a trip to Iceland together. Their plan is to explore the Troll Peninsula while doing both their sports: freeskiing and mountain biking. Hannah however, is only an average skier; how will she feel following Sandra, a pro freeskier with steep skiing experience, into the backcountry? Will she be able to leave her comfort zone, and how can Sandra support her? Vice versa, Sandra will chase the mountain bike girl on the challenging single trails in the vast country of Iceland.By putting on the others’ shoes, the athletes show unseen vulnerability when things turn messy and stressful. The film CONNECTS prompts the audience to connect and identify with Hannah and Sandra and become excited to see how they cope with the challenges along the way.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sandra Lahnsteiner
- Original Title
- Connects
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sandra Lahnsteiner
Colleen Gentemann, Bjarne Salén
Bastian Vangierdegom
Sandra Lahnsteiner
Department Leadership Roster
Sandra Lahnsteiner
Producer
Colleen Gentemann
Director of Photography
Bastian Vangierdegom
Editor
Bjarne Salén
Director of Photography
Sandra Lahnsteiner
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Connects.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Connects
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What is Connects about?
Without knowing each other, pro mountain biker Hannah Barnes from Scotland and Austrian freeskier Sandra Lahnsteiner set off to a trip to Iceland together. Their plan is to explore the Troll Peninsula while doing both their sports: freeskiing and mountain biking. Hannah however, is only an average skier; how will she feel following Sandra, a pro freeskier with steep skiing experience, into the backcountry? Will she be able to leave her comfort zone, and how can Sandra support her? Vice versa, Sandra will chase the mountain bike girl on the challenging single trails in the vast country of Iceland.By putting on the others’ shoes, the athletes show unseen vulnerability when things turn messy and stressful. The film CONNECTS prompts the audience to connect and identify with Hannah and Sandra and become excited to see how they cope with the challenges along the way.
Who directed Connects?
Connects was directed by Sandra Lahnsteiner.
Who stars in Connects?
The principal cast of Connects includes Sandra Lahnsteiner, Hannah Barnes.
When was Connects released and how long is it?
Connects was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 17m.