A new film focused on a two reconnecting friend’s 600-kilometre hike across the Scottish Highlands offers a fascinating look at the pursuit for connection with life and nature. The film The North explores in detail the arduous journey of the two men and how they find purpose through a journey across the West Highland Way and Cape Wrath Trail.

Stephen Hill talked to the film’s director Bart Schrijver about this film that is premiering at the British Film Festival.