Parkour has been in the media a lot recently, from the roof top chase in Casino Royale to a BBC advert. But what is Parkour? Is it just another urban sport that gives yobs an excuse to run amuck, or is there more to it?

Our film explores the discipline and ideologies behind Parkour. It juxtaposes the stylistic flair of the Parkour ‘run’ with the dedication that goes into training. Through interviews with experienced Parkour runners and those just beginning, our film peels away the flamboyant veneer, which has covered Parkour for so long.

We have been influenced by documentaries like Jump Britain, Generation Yamakasi, Dig, and Tarnation for their visual and poetic style. The film will appeal aesthetically and stylistically to viewers, with the informative aspect aimed at those with a negative opinion of the discipline, to help them achieve a better understanding of Parkour and its underlying philosophies.

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