Isle of Snow

ABSINTHE Films Europe tour

Absinthe Films is proud to announce their 20th Snowboard movie production with a European Premiere Tour kicking off September 18th, 2019. The latest flick is called „Isle of Snow“ and is brought to you by Justin Hostynek, creative mastermind Shane Charlebois and crew.  

Lodown Magazine is proud to present the Berlin Screening at Cassiopeia on  September 23rd, 2019. 20.00h

An exclusive cast of riders appears in this year’s movie, among them Absinthe veterans Nicolas Müller from Switzerland and Wolle Nyvelt from Austria. They are joined by US riders Dylan Alito, Matt Wainhouse, Demetri Bales, Aspen Weaver, Hans Mindnich, Blair Habenicht, Judd Henkes and Brandon Cocard. The Canadian squad - led by legend David Carrier-Porcheron „DCP“ – are Frank Bourgeois, Chris Rasman and Mark Tremblay. And last but not least the Swiss crew around Severin Van der Meer, Leo Eigensatz and Carlos Gerber complete the riders roster in “Isle of Snow”. 

The movie was filmed primarily in the USA, Canada, Japan, Switzerland and Austria past season. Absinthe’s Justin Hostynek says this about „Isle of Snow“: „Where is your happy place?“ Absinthe is known for capturing outstanding freeriding and the pure joy of backcountry riding. All this paired with urban snowboarding, which showcases the creative riding of some of the best jibbers make Absinthe’s movies worthwhile to watch year after year. 
True to Absinthe films tradition also „Isle of Snow“ will celebrate its world premiere in Zurich, before hitting cities all across Europe to gather snowboard enthusiasts and fans. Join the protagonists of the movie at a stop near you. 

Dates „Isle of Snow“ European Movie Tour: 
September 18th, 2019: Zurich, SUI, Kaufleuten 
September 19th, 2019: Munich, GER, Korner Bar 
September 20th, 2019: Innsbruck, AUT, Leo Kino 
September 21st, 2019: Budapest, HUN, 7kert – Hétkert 
September 23rd, 2019: Berlin, GER, Cassiopeia 
September 24th, 2019: Hamburg, GER, Abaton Kino 
September 25th, 2019: Amsterdam, NED, Rialto Cinema 

Additional screenings: 
October 4th – 5th, 2019: Warsaw, POL 
October 17th, 2019: Bern, SUI, Cinema Bubenberg 
October 19th, 2019: Katowice, POL 
October 25th, 2019: Poznan, POL 
October 26th, 2019: Lublin, POL 
November 8th – 10th, 2019: Champéry, SUI, Film Festival
November 19th, 2019: Lausanne, SUI, Cinema Bellevaux 
November 28th, 2019: Vevey, SUI 
November 30th, 2019: Laax, SUI, Riders Hotel 
December 6th – 8th, 2019: Hospental, Freeride Hotel 

Switzerland-based Absinthe Films was founded in 1997. Firmly established as a leading producer of snowboard films, Absinthe reflects the voice and vision of people who live to ride. Absinthe produces a TV series, Flipside depicting the life and times of a group of the most progressive snowboarders in the world. It can be seen on iTunes, and various networks and websites. 

Check out Justin's interview in HUSTLE by Lodown Magazine.