Big Bike Film Night returns

The Big Bike Film Night of short films returns to screen 7pm, February 21 at the Globe Theatre.

Described as a feast of short films devoted to the bicycle and all who ride it, the BBFN is a collection of international and New Zealand movies selected by Taupo¯ -based film curator Brett Cotter.

The dynamic concept showcases cycling films from the unforgiving shores of the Faroe Islands to the urban neighbourhoods of Auckland, to a bikerafting expedition on the west coast wilderness, with a selection offering plenty of appeal and thrills for pedal patrons and movie goers.

“We search for the very best cycling short films from around the world that are inspiring and tell a story.

“This collection celebrates the ordinary bike, with ordinary people and out of the ordinary stories,” said Cotter.

This is the BBFN sixth collection and features the full array of cycling genres with something for everyone, whatever your ride is.

“Expect action, drama, humour and plenty of inspiration in the 2020 mix with 12 short films being presented.

This year’s exciting lineup of movies includes a story that reminds you that with a bike you can find a worthy journey in your own backyard; a movie that shows inspiration can come in all shapes and sizes — sometimes that shape and size is an unwavering seven-year-old girl who likes to ride BMX; three adventurers bikerafting across one of New Zealand’s most remote National Parks; a tale of trees, traps and trails; two friends on an environmental mission; an uplifting story about the power of two wheels and a community built through bicycling; and a part documentary/ part fantasy with mountain bike illustrations that will have you looking for your rig and heading down the trail in search of the same kind of magic.”