Official Website- nuitdelaglisse.com

La Nuit de la Glisse was started at the end of the '70s by a group of visionaries who contributed to the social phenomenon called 'la glisse' (action sports). Over the last thirty years La Nuit de la Glisse has become a benchmark for these kinds of sports.

Audiences are introduced to emerging sports and witness developments to existing ones through these totally original films, whisking them around the world through sublime landscapes alongside the world’s best athletes.

From church halls, beachside shrines and conference centres on to the most prestigious theatres in Europe and multiplex cinemas, La Nuit de la Glisse has found a unique place in the hearts and minds of its fans. From 16mm to digital film, its longevity and development have depended on bringing picture quality and the philosophy of man to the big screen.

Director Thierry Donard: "My passion for filmmaking has never faltered. "La Nuit de la Glisse" was started by a group of skier and surfer friends, the title first came out in 1984. I’ve always tried to convey to the audience what the athletes feel, to give an insight into the personalities of the men and women who are so passionate about their discipline and to capture their deepest emotions when living in the moment. Highlighting their ecological outlook and community-based life is also important to me so including this human aspect is essential to my films. This is maybe the reason why they have been so successful."