Fear. Most people don’t understand fear, nor are they willing to accept it. Mountain Bike Superstars accept fear as a critical aspect in their daily lives. What differs from each athlete is the origin fear and how they channel, ignore or flat our conquer it. "Reverence – A Journey Into Fear" is a full length mountain bike film that delves deep into the psyche of elite Mountain Bike Superstars on a quest to understand what motivates them to tirelessly to lay down their legacy. Our featured athletes are defined by their fans as they stand in awe of their continuous and staggering accomplishment riding their bikes. Through the timeline of the film we will take the viewer on a journey showing where each athlete’s fears originate from, how their fears got implanted into their psyche and what they do to manage through their fears to accomplish the unthinkable to be revered by all that are thunderstruck by their riding.
Reverence: A Journey into Fear represents a fascinating example of cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Released in 2018, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
The production of Reverence: A Journey into Fear took approximately 6 months from pre-production to final cut.
The screenplay went through 9 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
The film contains approximately 1542 individual shots.
The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
Historical Context
In 2018, when this film is released:
Climate change awareness was becoming a central global concern.
Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
While Reverence: A Journey into Fear shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike To the Limit, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, Reverence: A Journey into Fear subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Ski The Outer Limits and The Moebius Flip explore similar territory, Reverence: A Journey into Fear stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.