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Must-seeKorbi Engstler's video documentary "Why not?" - Search for freedom & happiness

Laurin Lehner

 · 25.05.2025

"Why not?" Film poster.
Photo: Janik Steiner
The MTB documentary "Why not?" by web shredder Korbi Engstler tells the story of three friends on their quest for freedom and happiness in Iceland, Canada and Namibia. The film combines action, moments and atmosphere between friends. The 32-minute video and background information on the film can be found here.
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Professional mountain biker Korbinian Engstler, film producer David Karg and photographer Janik Steiner present "Why not?", an unusual travel documentary. The film, which premiered on 25 May 2025, follows the three friends on their search for freedom and happiness through breathtaking landscapes in Iceland, Canada and Namibia.

"Why not?" - Mountain bike adventure as a quest for meaning

He combines spectacular mountain bike action with profound thoughts about what really counts in life. "Why not?" deliberately rejects superficial promises of happiness and perfectly staged social media realities. Instead, the film shows a more honest perspective on life with all its challenges, uncertainties and unexpected twists and turns.

The crew: from left: photographer Janik Steiner, tattoo artist Korbi Engstler, film producer David Karg.Photo: Janik SteinerThe crew: from left: photographer Janik Steiner, tattoo artist Korbi Engstler, film producer David Karg.

Authentic moments instead of perfect staging

The documentary invites viewers to look inwards and examine their own ideas of happiness and fulfilment. The filmmakers emphasise that it is not about being happy all the time. Rather, it is about collecting moments that are worth remembering.

The film shows that true happiness can often be found in imperfect but authentic moments - in friendships, in the freedom of the moment and sometimes even in the chaos of life. "Why not?" encourages us to go our own way, to let go and to search for what is really important.

>> Interview with Korbi Engstler: "My life is great"

"The area is so unreal," says Korbi about his trip to Iceland.Photo: Janik Steiner"The area is so unreal," says Korbi about his trip to Iceland.
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Journey as a path to self-knowledge

In the course of their journey through three continents, the protagonists learn that perhaps the pursuit of happiness itself should not be the goal, but rather a deeper satisfaction. They describe this realisation as more sustainable and as something that is in their own hands.

The film shows that in the end, it is not the perfect pictures, the likes on social media or the supposedly ideal travel destinations that are remembered. Instead, it is the unexpected, genuine moments that have meaning and leave a lasting impression.

"Why not?" is therefore more than a classic travel or action film. It sees itself as an invitation to pause, feel for yourself and make your own decisions instead of following predetermined paths.

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Laurin Lehner

Born in South Baden, Laurin Lehner is, by his own admission, a lousy racer. Maybe that's why he is fascinated by creative, playful biking. What counts for him is not how fast you get from A to B, but what happens in between. Lehner writes reports, interviews scene celebrities and tests products and bikes - preferably those with a lot of suspension travel.

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