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Documentary / Climbing Journal
The sharp end
Peter Mortimer (2007)
"The Sharp End" showcases the climbers who risk everything to do the world's most dangerous and committing climbs. Run-out traditional routes, scary highball boulder problems, ice-covered alpine walls and all-or-nothing free-solo ascents are all part of the game. The film features Alex Honnold, Dean Potter, Mike Patz, Steph Davis, Tommy Caldwell, Jonny Copp, Lisa Rands and many more.- 2007
- USA
- 64 min
"The Sharp End" showcases the climbers who risk everything to do the world's most dangerous and committing climbs. Run-out traditional routes, scary highball boulder problems, ice-covered alpine walls and all-or-nothing free-solo ascents are all part of the game. The film features Alex Honnold, Dean Potter, Mike Patz, Steph Davis, Tommy Caldwell, Jonny Copp, Lisa Rands and many more.Climbing locations
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Dean Potter tribute
Nick Rosen (2015)
Dean Potter tribute is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in El Capitan. It was directed by Peter Mortimer in 2015 and produced by Sender Films. It is a part of the series Reel Rock 10. It features Dean Potter.- 2015
- USA
- 7 min
Dean Potter tribute is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in El Capitan. It was directed by Peter Mortimer in 2015 and produced by Sender Films. It is a part of the series Reel Rock 10. It features Dean Potter.Climbing locations
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Le dernier voyage de Patrick Edlinger
Régis Caël (2017)
Patrick Edlinger was the favorite personality of the French in the 1980s. With his long hair, athletic body and astonishing ease, the pioneer of bare-handed climbing, the freedom-loving climber, became the symbol of an entire generation before disappearing prematurely in 2012, at the age of 52. This documentary is a journey to the heart of his adventures, his passions and his art of living to bring back to life during the film, the sensitivity and generosity of an extraordinary climber.Le dernier voyage de Patrick Edlinger
- 2017
- France
- 52 min
Patrick Edlinger was the favorite personality of the French in the 1980s. With his long hair, athletic body and astonishing ease, the pioneer of bare-handed climbing, the freedom-loving climber, became the symbol of an entire generation before disappearing prematurely in 2012, at the age of 52. This documentary is a journey to the heart of his adventures, his passions and his art of living to bring back to life during the film, the sensitivity and generosity of an extraordinary climber.Climbing locations
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Seele aus stein
Taylor Zann (2014)
This six-minute short film revolves around Bernd Arnold, the iconic barefoot climber from Saxony, who has logged over 980 first ascents in his 67 years. Now facing the phase of decline, he reflects on the power of psyche in overcoming fear. Before mainstream climbing brands, sponsorships, and magazines, Bernd was out on the rock pushing his limits. With no chalk, no protection, no shoes, and no rope, he has constantly walked the line between life and death. Why? As Camus once said, 'The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart.'- 2014
- USA
- 6 min
This six-minute short film revolves around Bernd Arnold, the iconic barefoot climber from Saxony, who has logged over 980 first ascents in his 67 years. Now facing the phase of decline, he reflects on the power of psyche in overcoming fear. Before mainstream climbing brands, sponsorships, and magazines, Bernd was out on the rock pushing his limits. With no chalk, no protection, no shoes, and no rope, he has constantly walked the line between life and death. Why? As Camus once said, 'The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man’s heart.'Climbing locations
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Free solo climbing - John Bachar
Dave Caldwell (1984)
This Real People reportage portrays John Bachar and shows him climbing unroped in Joshua Tree National Park while we hear him talking about his life and climbing philosophy. At the end of the reportage and when the program comes back to the studio, Bachar appears on scene from above doing a rappel. Real People was a television series aired at NBC television from 1979 to 1984, in which different hosts in front of a large studio audience were presenting reportages of varied 'real people' with unique occupations or hobbies (real as opposed to celebrities).Free solo climbing - John Bachar
- 1984
- USA
- 6 min
This Real People reportage portrays John Bachar and shows him climbing unroped in Joshua Tree National Park while we hear him talking about his life and climbing philosophy. At the end of the reportage and when the program comes back to the studio, Bachar appears on scene from above doing a rappel. Real People was a television series aired at NBC television from 1979 to 1984, in which different hosts in front of a large studio audience were presenting reportages of varied 'real people' with unique occupations or hobbies (real as opposed to celebrities).Climbing locations
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Crack Climbs and Land Mines
Haroun Souirji (2015)
Alex Honnold is the most accomplished free climber in the world. Angola is a southwest African country that recently emerged from 27 years of bloody civil war. What brings together these strange bedfellows you ask? Some of the most epic unclimbed rocks in the world, and a community needing help to diffuse the hidden land mines leftover from the conflict. This is Alex Honnold in Angola, for one of the most unique adventures of his storied climbing career this far.- 2015
- USA
- 28 min
Alex Honnold is the most accomplished free climber in the world. Angola is a southwest African country that recently emerged from 27 years of bloody civil war. What brings together these strange bedfellows you ask? Some of the most epic unclimbed rocks in the world, and a community needing help to diffuse the hidden land mines leftover from the conflict. This is Alex Honnold in Angola, for one of the most unique adventures of his storied climbing career this far.Climbing locations
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A 100 days of Pressure
Paul Diffley (2006)
Pressure is a V13 bouldering problem at Dumbarton Rock, and 100 days is the time that Dave MacLeod spends trying to resolve it. A bouldering problem, a solo, and a sport climbing effort which are all worth a look. This 9 minutes piece was originally tucked in the extras of the iconic Hot Aches DVD E11. A film by Paul Diffley.- 2006
- UK
- 9 min
Pressure is a V13 bouldering problem at Dumbarton Rock, and 100 days is the time that Dave MacLeod spends trying to resolve it. A bouldering problem, a solo, and a sport climbing effort which are all worth a look. This 9 minutes piece was originally tucked in the extras of the iconic Hot Aches DVD E11. A film by Paul Diffley.Climbing locations
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The rapture of free soloing on acid
Colter Johnson (2020)
This film follows the legendary climbing photographer and Stone Master, Dean Fidelman. Fidelman was at the forefront of the free climbing revolution in Yosemite Valley and Joshua Tree during the 1970s, making photographs with John Bachar, Lynn Hill, Ron Kauk, John Long, and many other talented climbers. This documentary takes a look at Fidelman's impact and influence as a photographer and climber. A portrait short film by Colter Johnson.The rapture of free soloing on acid
- 2020
- USA
- 11 min
This film follows the legendary climbing photographer and Stone Master, Dean Fidelman. Fidelman was at the forefront of the free climbing revolution in Yosemite Valley and Joshua Tree during the 1970s, making photographs with John Bachar, Lynn Hill, Ron Kauk, John Long, and many other talented climbers. This documentary takes a look at Fidelman's impact and influence as a photographer and climber. A portrait short film by Colter Johnson.Climbing locations
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Morir por la cima - Short version
Pablo Martín (2016)
Who decides how we should live our lives? Carlos Suarez, one of the leading international extreme sportsman, shows in this documentary why he chooses a life full of challenges and adventure. He offers another way to understand life, explaining why climbers risk their lives in every expedition. There are many ways of accepting that the simple fact of living means a risk. This is the 50 minutes version of the original film, which is 80 minutes long.Morir por la cima - Short version
- 2016
- Spain
- 53 min
Who decides how we should live our lives? Carlos Suarez, one of the leading international extreme sportsman, shows in this documentary why he chooses a life full of challenges and adventure. He offers another way to understand life, explaining why climbers risk their lives in every expedition. There are many ways of accepting that the simple fact of living means a risk. This is the 50 minutes version of the original film, which is 80 minutes long.Climbing locations
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Morir por la cima
Pablo Martín (2016)
Who decides how we should live our lives? Carlos Suarez, one of the leading international extreme sportsman, shows in this documentary why he chooses a life full of challenges and adventure. He offers another way to understand life, explaining why climbers risk their lives in every expedition. There are many ways of accepting that the simple fact of living means a risk. There is an alternative and shorter (50 minutes long) version of the film.- 2016
- Spain
- 80 min
Who decides how we should live our lives? Carlos Suarez, one of the leading international extreme sportsman, shows in this documentary why he chooses a life full of challenges and adventure. He offers another way to understand life, explaining why climbers risk their lives in every expedition. There are many ways of accepting that the simple fact of living means a risk. There is an alternative and shorter (50 minutes long) version of the film.Climbing locations
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Free Flow - Brit Rock
Paul Diffley (2018)
Hazel Findlay enjoys an epic day of mountain running and solo climbing in the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. Stunning shots combine with a considered soundtrack underpinned by a subtle environmental message. This is the first version of the film, which toured with the Brit Rock Film Tour 2018, and with the first version of the script. Sometime later, Paul Diffley together with Hazel Findlay revised the script and wrote an alternative version, which ended up being the final piece, which can be seen free on youtube and vimeo.- 2018
- UK
- 5 min
Hazel Findlay enjoys an epic day of mountain running and solo climbing in the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. Stunning shots combine with a considered soundtrack underpinned by a subtle environmental message. This is the first version of the film, which toured with the Brit Rock Film Tour 2018, and with the first version of the script. Sometime later, Paul Diffley together with Hazel Findlay revised the script and wrote an alternative version, which ended up being the final piece, which can be seen free on youtube and vimeo.Climbing locations
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Free Flow
Paul Diffley (2019)
Hazel Findlay enjoys an epic day of mountain running and solo climbing in the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. Stunning shots combine with a considered soundtrack underpinned by a subtle environmental message. The first version of the film, which toured with the Brit Rock Film Tour 2018, consisted in essentially the same video editing but with a different text. Sometime later, Paul Diffley together with Hazel Findlay revised the script and wrote an alternative version, which ended up being this final piece.- 2019
- UK
- 5 min
Hazel Findlay enjoys an epic day of mountain running and solo climbing in the Welsh mountains of Snowdonia. Stunning shots combine with a considered soundtrack underpinned by a subtle environmental message. The first version of the film, which toured with the Brit Rock Film Tour 2018, consisted in essentially the same video editing but with a different text. Sometime later, Paul Diffley together with Hazel Findlay revised the script and wrote an alternative version, which ended up being this final piece.Climbing locations
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