‎Founded in 1984, the Gran Paradiso Film Festival is one of the most important international events dedicated to nature cinema and a cultural landmark in the Aosta Valley.

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Its mission is clear and profound: to promote environmental film culture, foster awareness of our natural heritage, and encourage a genuine respect for the environment.

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The Festival takes place in the breathtaking setting of Gran Paradiso National Park, Italy’s oldest national park, established in 1922 to protect the Alpine ibex.
Amid its peaks, silence, and rich biodiversity, the Festival has found its perfect stage - a place where nature becomes story, inspiration, and vision.

It’s an immersive cultural experience that celebrates wild beauty and invites us to see the world with fresh eyes - through cinema, creativity, and a deeper sense of awareness.

During this edition, Montura presents the world preview of Beyond Fears, a documentary scheduled for release in 2027.

Through the story of the bear's return to the Alps, the film explores themes of fear, coexistence, and humanity's relationship with wild nature.

Guided by wildlife veterinarian and bear expert Alessandro De Guelmi, Beyond Fears invites audiences to look beyond conflict and rediscover a deeper connection with the natural world.