Cinema meets nature – film nights at the Nature Park House

Nature, film and history come together for four special cinema evenings in collaboration with INFF & Ötztaler Museen.

Dates: 20 & 27 July, 3 & 10 August 2026

On four summer evenings, the Naturpark Haus will be transformed into a cinema experience of a special kind. In cooperation with the Innsbruck Nature Film Festival and the Ötztal Museums, selected films relating to the region and the annual theme of ‘biodiversity’ will be screened.

Each event kicks off at 6 pm with a guided tour of the exhibition at the Nature Park House. On 20 July (“Solange noch die Rosen blühn”) and 27 July (“Grenzfeuer”), additional introductions will provide fascinating insights into the film history of the Ötztal. The remaining dates on 3 and 10 August round off the series with selected nature films. An atmospheric evening combining film, nature and regional history.

Start: 7 pm each evening
Where:Naturpark Haus in Längenfeld
Cost: FREE! We welcome voluntary donations
Registration: Not required – just pop along!

Mon, July 20 - “As Long as the Roses Bloom”

This film was shot in Oetz and Sautens in 1956 and made a strong impression on the local population. This is also evident from the amateur photos taken on set by Karlheinz Griesser, who was 11 years old at the time. They have been compiled here into a photo tour in preparation for the film screening on July 20.

Mon, July 27 - “Border Fire”

Commissioned in 1939 under the Nazi regime and filmed in Obergurgl, this film explores the themes of borders, smuggling, and border protection. In 1939, this topic was particularly relevant given the border with Italy, and the film was intended to rally the population behind a strict border regime.

Mon, August 3 - “Across the Glacier with 1,400 Sheep”

For over 6,000 years, South Tyrolean shepherds have been crossing the Alps with their flocks. Today, the young shepherd Markus carries on this ancient tradition. Together with his colleagues, he drives 1,400 sheep across rivers, steep scree slopes, and a glacier, climbing 3,000 meters in elevation along the way. A poetic yet rugged portrait of a life caught between survival and dreams—the story of a young man preserving an ancient legacy. For anyone who loves mountain tales, traditional craftsmanship, and the quiet strength of those who live in harmony with nature.

Mon, August 10 - “Requiem in White”

The glaciers of the Eastern Alps are melting—irreversibly. Yet while the “eternal ice” is disappearing, tourism is booming. In the summer, people flock to glacier cable cars to see the last remnants, and human interventions in the high-alpine landscape are leaving ever-deeper marks. Filmed at 14 locations in Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, the film combines science, personal stories, and one central question: How do we say goodbye to our glaciers? For everyone wondering what will remain when the ice is gone.