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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Claim Freedom
Herald Francis (2017)
From climbing to kayaking to cave diving, four adventurers are given the opportunity to take on once-in-a-lifetime challenges. They’ll push themselves physically, mentally and spiritually to conquer what once seemed impossible. The adventures are: Gareth Leah (UK) on his big wall climbing project on Pico Cão Grande in São Tomé and Príncipe; Adrian Mattern (GER) kayaking the wild rivers in the Pacific Northwest of the US; Liu Jia (CHN) exploring the second deepest pit cave Wang Zhang Keng; and Vadim Timonov (RUS) bouldering on the frozen Lake Baikal.Herald Francis, Paul MacDonald, Scott Marshall
- 2017
- UK
- 53 min
From climbing to kayaking to cave diving, four adventurers are given the opportunity to take on once-in-a-lifetime challenges. They’ll push themselves physically, mentally and spiritually to conquer what once seemed impossible. The adventures are: Gareth Leah (UK) on his big wall climbing project on Pico Cão Grande in São Tomé and Príncipe; Adrian Mattern (GER) kayaking the wild rivers in the Pacific Northwest of the US; Liu Jia (CHN) exploring the second deepest pit cave Wang Zhang Keng; and Vadim Timonov (RUS) bouldering on the frozen Lake Baikal.Climbing locations
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Rolihlahla
Keith Ladzinski (2014)
In the summer of 2013, Sasha DiGiulian climbed Rolihlahla (5.14c) in South Africa. The climb is considered the hardest route at Waterfall Boven, one of South Africa’s sport climbing destinations. The line was formally dubbed the Overlord Project when it was bolted in 2008 by South African climber Andrew Pedley. Rolihlahla is Nelson Mandela’s birth name, and colloquially means troublemaker.- 2014
- USA
- 6 min
In the summer of 2013, Sasha DiGiulian climbed Rolihlahla (5.14c) in South Africa. The climb is considered the hardest route at Waterfall Boven, one of South Africa’s sport climbing destinations. The line was formally dubbed the Overlord Project when it was bolted in 2008 by South African climber Andrew Pedley. Rolihlahla is Nelson Mandela’s birth name, and colloquially means troublemaker.Climbing locations
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Impossible invitation
Keith Ladzinski (2014)
A look into Kevin Jorgeson’s Dawn Wall Attempts, an impossible invitation to free the hardest unclimbed big wall route in the world. A challenge that he started in 2010, when after three years of planning and months of pitch-by-pitch reconnaissance work, together with Tommy Caldwell they begun their official bid to free climb the Dawn Wall on El Capitan. Caldwell and Jorgeson’s 33-pitch line will be arguably the hardest of its kind in the Yosemite Valley.- 2014
- USA
- 6 min
A look into Kevin Jorgeson’s Dawn Wall Attempts, an impossible invitation to free the hardest unclimbed big wall route in the world. A challenge that he started in 2010, when after three years of planning and months of pitch-by-pitch reconnaissance work, together with Tommy Caldwell they begun their official bid to free climb the Dawn Wall on El Capitan. Caldwell and Jorgeson’s 33-pitch line will be arguably the hardest of its kind in the Yosemite Valley.Climbing locations
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Era Vella
Andy Mann (2012)
Nineteen year old Sasha DiGiulian made the first female ascent of Chris Sharma's route Era Vella (9a or 5.14d) in Margalef, Spain. 9a is the hardest grade ever climbed by a woman. DiGiulian became the first American woman to climb 5.14d in October 2011 with an ascent of Pure Imagination in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. (It's been downgraded to 5.14c since Adam Ondra flashed it in November 2012.) She went on to climb Era Vella (5.14d) in March 2012; here's the full story.- 2012
- USA
- 8 min
Nineteen year old Sasha DiGiulian made the first female ascent of Chris Sharma's route Era Vella (9a or 5.14d) in Margalef, Spain. 9a is the hardest grade ever climbed by a woman. DiGiulian became the first American woman to climb 5.14d in October 2011 with an ascent of Pure Imagination in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky. (It's been downgraded to 5.14c since Adam Ondra flashed it in November 2012.) She went on to climb Era Vella (5.14d) in March 2012; here's the full story.Climbing locations
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Viaje de los locos
Keith Ladzinski (2014)
Viaje de los locos is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Gorropu Gorge and Wendenstöcke. It was directed by Keith Ladzinski in 2014 and produced by 3 Strings Productions. It features Sasha DiGiulian and Eduard Marín Garcia.- 2014
- USA
- 9 min
Viaje de los locos is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Gorropu Gorge and Wendenstöcke. It was directed by Keith Ladzinski in 2014 and produced by 3 Strings Productions. It features Sasha DiGiulian and Eduard Marín Garcia.Climbing locations
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Tsaranoro Project
Frank Kretschmann (2015)
Baking heat, a camp in the middle of absolute nowhere and some of the most perfect looking walls. Mayan Smith-Gobat and Ben Rueck take you on a climbing-adventure to the super steep walls of the Tsaranoro Massif in Madasgascar.- 2015
- Germany
- 7 min
Baking heat, a camp in the middle of absolute nowhere and some of the most perfect looking walls. Mayan Smith-Gobat and Ben Rueck take you on a climbing-adventure to the super steep walls of the Tsaranoro Massif in Madasgascar.Climbing locations
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Rough feels good!
Max Reichel (2012)
Rough feels good! is a documentary about mixed climbing that takes place in Coire An Lochain and Dunkeld Cave Crag. It was directed by Franz Hinterbrandner in 2012 and produced by Timeline Productions. It features Charly Fritzer, Matthias Wurzer, Will Sim and Greg Boswell.Max Reichel, Franz Hinterbrandner
- 2012
- Germany
- 29 min
Rough feels good! is a documentary about mixed climbing that takes place in Coire An Lochain and Dunkeld Cave Crag. It was directed by Franz Hinterbrandner in 2012 and produced by Timeline Productions. It features Charly Fritzer, Matthias Wurzer, Will Sim and Greg Boswell.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Pure imagination
Keith Ladzinski (2011)
On October 15 2011, 18-year-old, Sasha DiGiulian, became the first American women in history to climb the difficult grade of 9a (5.14d) with her ascent of Pure Imagination in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. This is the story of DiGiulian on her road to making history.- 2011
- USA
- 8 min
On October 15 2011, 18-year-old, Sasha DiGiulian, became the first American women in history to climb the difficult grade of 9a (5.14d) with her ascent of Pure Imagination in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. This is the story of DiGiulian on her road to making history.Climbing locations
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Place of happiness
Frank Kretschmann (2014)
Place of happiness is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Pedra Riscada. It was directed by Frank Kretschmann in 2014 and produced by Made by Nomads. It features Mayan Smith-Gobat and Benjamin Rueck.Frank Kretschmann, Franz Walter
- 2014
- Germany
- 10 min
Place of happiness is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Pedra Riscada. It was directed by Frank Kretschmann in 2014 and produced by Made by Nomads. It features Mayan Smith-Gobat and Benjamin Rueck.Climbing locations
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Paris la nuit
Clément Perotti (2014)
Paris la nuit is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Fontainebleau. It was directed by Clément Perotti in 2014 and produced by Sandstones Media. It features Mélanie Sandoz, Klemen Bečan, Shauna Coxsey, Mélissa Le Névé, Mayan Smith-Gobat, Benjamin Rueck and others.- 2014
- France
- 16 min
Paris la nuit is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Fontainebleau. It was directed by Clément Perotti in 2014 and produced by Sandstones Media. It features Mélanie Sandoz, Klemen Bečan, Shauna Coxsey, Mélissa Le Névé, Mayan Smith-Gobat, Benjamin Rueck and others.Climbing locations
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Out of the dark
Johannes Mair (2014)
Out of the dark is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Majlis Al Jinn and Hadash. It was directed by Hannes Mair in 2014 and produced by Alpsolut. It features Jakob Oberhauser and Read Macadam.- 2014
- Austria
- 13 min
Out of the dark is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Majlis Al Jinn and Hadash. It was directed by Hannes Mair in 2014 and produced by Alpsolut. It features Jakob Oberhauser and Read Macadam.Climbing locations
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La Esfinge
Max Reichel (2014)
La Esfinge is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in La Esfinge and Hatun Machay. It was directed by Max Reichel in 2014 and produced by Timeline Productions. It features Dani Moreno and Eduard Marín Garcia.Max Reichel, Franz Hinterbrandner
- 2014
- Germany
- 10 min
La Esfinge is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in La Esfinge and Hatun Machay. It was directed by Max Reichel in 2014 and produced by Timeline Productions. It features Dani Moreno and Eduard Marín Garcia.Climbing locations
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