25 years of evolution. The best riders of the century

Heroes of Freeride

Heroes of Freeride retraces 25 years of history, during which La Nuit de la Glisse played a pioneering role. Thierry Donard looks back on the evolution of board sports through his various productions. This film spans from the late 1970s to 2007, showcasing the latest developments in action and board sports. Discover exclusive footage from legendary films, seen through the visionary eyes of directors such as Bill Delaney and Dick Barrymore.
2007 YEAR
100 MIN
Heroes of Freeride

LA NUIT DE LA GLISSE 2007

HEROES OF FREERIDE

  • 100 MIN
  • DIRECTED BY THIERRY DONARD

This film traces the 25 years of history of which the “Night of the glide” was a trigger. Thierry Donard reviews the evolution of boardsports through his various productions. Kowabonga, The creature of Professor Glissenstein, Hibernator, Pushing the Limits, the Perfect Moment saga. This film begins at the end of the 70s until today in 2007 with the latest evolutions of boardsports. Find exclusive sequences of the mythical films, seen through the visionary eye of directors such as Bill Delaney, Dick Barrymore. A great document made from exceptional images that allow the current generation to understand the reasons for such a phenomenon of society born in the late 70s. All the best images broadcast in the “Night of the slides “are in this film. 25 years of unmissable history …

 

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