Belmond debuts 'Long Shots' film series
Belmond has released a series of destination films that offer viewers an antidote to the frenetic pace of social media content and a window into its most scenic locations. Olivia Palamountain
Long Shots by Belmond is a series of hour-long, unnarrated films that showcase various Belmond properties around the world, capturing ambient scenes and natural soundscapes across their destinations.
The format follows in the footsteps of the "Slow TV" phenomenon, which gained popularity during lockdown when viewers sought calming, meditative viewing experiences.
Rendered in exquisite detail and anchored to Belmond’s "Slow Luxury" brand DNA, 'Long Shots' offers a taster of Belmond’s signature experiences, steeped in the value of time and mindful living.
Long Shots offers viewers an gloriously up-close experience, transporting them to Belmond’s enchanting locations starting with Portofino, Rio de Janeiro, Scotland, Sardinia, Amalfi and Burgundy.
According to Belmond, these films are best enjoyed on a large screen with the volume turned up, allowing viewers to fully immerse themselves in each destination.
In a world where social media video clips are becoming shorter and attention spans are dwindling, the so-called Slow TV phenomenon has emerged as an intriguing counterbalance.
Originating in Scandinavia back in 2009, Slow TV has since gained global popularity, with The New York Times describing it as 'soothing digital rooms.' These ambient films, whether depicting a crackling log fire or softly falling snow, have been linked to improved mental health and enhanced concentration.
Find further destinations films in the Long Shots series below:
Portofino: 60 minutes of Slow TV from the historic heart of the Italian Riviera
Watch the gentle waves washing across the pebbled shore of Baia di Paraggi and witness Portofino’s famous Piazzetta come to life as people stroll in the sunshine. Marvel at the morning light sparkling on the Ligurian Sea and relax on the famous terrazza at the Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino watching boats glide across the bay.
Watch: Click here to view on YouTube
Scotland: 60 minutes of Slow TV from the scenic Highlands by train
Settle into a plush tartan-covered armchair aboard the Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train, Scotland as you witness a dramatic landscape of lochs, mountains, and woodlands pass by your train window. Wind through rolling hills, be lulled by the rhythms of the wheels, and sip from a glass of aged whisky before dining on the finest produce Scotland has to offer, all while the sun dips over the sea.
Watch: Click here to view on YouTube
Rio: 60 minutes of Slow TV from Brazil’s most vibrant city
Feel the heat on the white sands of Copacabana Beach as you reach for a cold Caipirinha beneath your umbrella. Watch the poolside palm trees sway in the breeze, listen to the waves crash on the shore, and retreat to your suite inside Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro to prepare for a night out exploring the city – or climb Sugarloaf Mountain to witness an electric sunset.
Watch: Click here to view on YouTube