Instant

Instant follows world-class athletes in their relentless pursuit of the perfect moment, where skill, commitment and timing come together in extraordinary natural environments. A breathtaking journey celebrating human potential, adventure and the unique connection between athletes and the elements.
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2010 YEAR
76 MIN
21 RIDERS
Instant

LA NUIT DE LA GLISSE 2010

INSTANT

  • HD
  • 76 MIN
  • DIRECTED BY THIERRY DONARD

From the moment humans began to walk, they have constantly sought to push the limits of their evolution. Just as Usain Bolt has pushed the boundaries of what is possible for human beings, our riders strive every day to go a little further.

In every sport featured in this film, there is a combination of adventure, risk, opportunity, and a deep understanding of nature and the elements. This knowledge is more essential than ever, as the window of favourable conditions continues to shrink. Is this the result of global warming, or simply a consequence of the evolution of these sports, which now require the perfect alignment of countless variables to achieve ideal conditions?

Ultimately, riders are engaged in a perpetual search for the “Instant” that must not be missed: the fraction of a second when a skier commits to a turn that leads to the perfect take-off point for a cliff drop, or when a surfer sets the precise line inside a ten-metre wave. These world-class athletes live for that fleeting moment, experiencing time in a way that differs from most people. Not because they are abnormal, but because they are extraordinary.

This concept of the “Instant” became the title of our latest production, which took us across the riders’ world—from the Chamonix Valley to the Balearic and Canary Islands, Australia, Hawaii, Micronesia, the Spanish Basque Country, Switzerland and Scotland—allowing us to discover their remarkable achievements and their deeply humble personalities.

Sports
Base Jumping · BMX · Freediving · Freeride Skiing · Kitesurfing · Skateboarding · Speed Riding · Surfing · Telemark Skiing · Wingsuit Flying
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