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Documentary / Portrait
The Alex Megos Formula
Frank Kretschmann (2016)
A film portrait about the young world-class climber Alexander Megos. The viewers go on a four-part journey in search of the secret formula as they join Alex on his travels and during his climbing projects and get to know his home and origin. The viewers try to find proof, leaning on basic concepts from physics like gravity, friction, momentum, and others, of the existence of the formula. All four episodes take a look at Alex from different vantage points and different subject areas, always connected to an analogy from physics. The search for the formula leads to the conclusion that Alex is more than the sum of his traits.Frank Kretschmann, Franz Walter
- 2016
- Germany, Austria
- 21 min
A film portrait about the young world-class climber Alexander Megos. The viewers go on a four-part journey in search of the secret formula as they join Alex on his travels and during his climbing projects and get to know his home and origin. The viewers try to find proof, leaning on basic concepts from physics like gravity, friction, momentum, and others, of the existence of the formula. All four episodes take a look at Alex from different vantage points and different subject areas, always connected to an analogy from physics. The search for the formula leads to the conclusion that Alex is more than the sum of his traits.Climbing locations
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Statement of Youth
Nick Brown (2019)
The 1980's saw climbing standards rise exponentially. At the start of the decade, 7b+ was cutting edge, but by the end of the '80s 9a was the new world standard. By the end of the decade, the sport had changed beyond recognition and a paradigm was set for future generations. A small group of climbers would do anything to climb full-time: sleeping in sheds underneath crags, shoplifting for food and clothes, and living off the dole. These climbers were living outside the rest of society and went on to become the most influential figures in the history of British climbing.- 2019
- UK
- 59 min
The 1980's saw climbing standards rise exponentially. At the start of the decade, 7b+ was cutting edge, but by the end of the '80s 9a was the new world standard. By the end of the decade, the sport had changed beyond recognition and a paradigm was set for future generations. A small group of climbers would do anything to climb full-time: sleeping in sheds underneath crags, shoplifting for food and clothes, and living off the dole. These climbers were living outside the rest of society and went on to become the most influential figures in the history of British climbing.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
The Big Bang
David Petts (2019)
In september 2019, when Emma Twyford powered, crimped and screamed her way to the top of The Big Bang at Lower Pen Trywn, she ended a three-year battle and entered British climbing’s history books as the first British woman to break the 9a barrier. In this 30-minute epic film, we follow her on her three-year journey to climb the route. Emma's ascent was the third absolute ascent of this route, first climbed in 1996 by Neil Carson. James McHaffie made the second ascent in 2011.- 2019
- UK
- 30 min
In september 2019, when Emma Twyford powered, crimped and screamed her way to the top of The Big Bang at Lower Pen Trywn, she ended a three-year battle and entered British climbing’s history books as the first British woman to break the 9a barrier. In this 30-minute epic film, we follow her on her three-year journey to climb the route. Emma's ascent was the third absolute ascent of this route, first climbed in 1996 by Neil Carson. James McHaffie made the second ascent in 2011.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Lost Arrow Spire
(1985)
This ABC 1982 Wide World of Sports program featured world renowned rock climbers Ron Kauk and Jerry Moffatt achieving the 1st ever free climb of Yosemite National Park’s Lost Arrow Spire from base to tip in one push, which took 14 hours. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.
- 1985
- USA
- 45 min
This ABC 1982 Wide World of Sports program featured world renowned rock climbers Ron Kauk and Jerry Moffatt achieving the 1st ever free climb of Yosemite National Park’s Lost Arrow Spire from base to tip in one push, which took 14 hours. ABC's Wide World of Sports was an American sports anthology television program that aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) from April 29, 1961 to January 3, 1998, primarily on Saturday afternoons.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Beyond limits
Richie Patterson (2018)
Ever wanted to go deeper with your favorite climbers? Find out their background, what makes them tick, what drives them on and even how they see themselves? In Beyond Limits we delve into the life and mind of self-deprecating British climbing legend Steve McClure to get his very personal take on his climbing career. We track his life from his first steps in the mountains, to the accident that derailed him, and his subsequent journey to become Britain’s best-ever sport climber claiming the prize of the UK’s first 9b.- 2018
- UK
- 21 min
Ever wanted to go deeper with your favorite climbers? Find out their background, what makes them tick, what drives them on and even how they see themselves? In Beyond Limits we delve into the life and mind of self-deprecating British climbing legend Steve McClure to get his very personal take on his climbing career. We track his life from his first steps in the mountains, to the accident that derailed him, and his subsequent journey to become Britain’s best-ever sport climber claiming the prize of the UK’s first 9b.Climbing locations
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Blocheads
Alastair Lee (2016)
A story of adventure, rocky passions and mutant fingers. It’s the story of a search for bouldering gold. In following the fearsomely strong Blocheads – as they quest for new lines and push the limits of human ability – we delve into bouldering’s murky past. Once it was just a bit of fun outside the climbing hut. Now it’s ‘a thing’. From the first recorded bouldering in the 19th century, through to the rise of this discipline as a sport. 'Blocheads' includes numerous first ascents, off-the-scale gnarly moves and hair-raising highballs.- 2016
- UK
- 59 min
A story of adventure, rocky passions and mutant fingers. It’s the story of a search for bouldering gold. In following the fearsomely strong Blocheads – as they quest for new lines and push the limits of human ability – we delve into bouldering’s murky past. Once it was just a bit of fun outside the climbing hut. Now it’s ‘a thing’. From the first recorded bouldering in the 19th century, through to the rise of this discipline as a sport. 'Blocheads' includes numerous first ascents, off-the-scale gnarly moves and hair-raising highballs.Climbing locations
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Zanzara e Labbradoro
Lia Giovanazzi Beltrami (2014)
After his trip to Yosemite in 1979, Roberto Bassi discovered a new dimension of climbing: no longer summits to conquer, but extreme difficulties to overcome with the movements of the body, without any external help. Free climbing also developed in Europe. Zanzara and Labbradoro collects the testimonies of Roberto Bassi's closest friends, who trace his history as a person, as a climber, his decisive role in the development of free climbing and the changes in the culture of the mountains in recent decades.- 2014
- Italy
- 58 min
After his trip to Yosemite in 1979, Roberto Bassi discovered a new dimension of climbing: no longer summits to conquer, but extreme difficulties to overcome with the movements of the body, without any external help. Free climbing also developed in Europe. Zanzara and Labbradoro collects the testimonies of Roberto Bassi's closest friends, who trace his history as a person, as a climber, his decisive role in the development of free climbing and the changes in the culture of the mountains in recent decades.Climbing locations
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No comment
Richard Schipflinger (2002)
No comment is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Cresciano and Frankenjura. It was directed by Richard Schipflinger in 2002 and produced by Riroc Pictures. It features Ben Moon, Jerry Moffatt, Bernd Zangerl, David Lama, Much Mayr, Mauro Calibani and others.Richard Schipflinger, Gerhard Hörhager
- 2002
- Austria
- 71 min
No comment is a documentary about bouldering that takes place in Cresciano and Frankenjura. It was directed by Richard Schipflinger in 2002 and produced by Riroc Pictures. It features Ben Moon, Jerry Moffatt, Bernd Zangerl, David Lama, Much Mayr, Mauro Calibani and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
The wall crawler
Julie Cohen (1998)
The wall crawler is a documentary about urban climbing that takes place in Verdon Gorge and Tour Eiffel. It was directed by Julie Cohen in 1998 and produced by KnightScenes Inc.. It features Alain Robert, Ron Kauk, Jerry Moffatt, Frank Farley, Julie Cohen, Nicole Robert and others.- 1998
- USA
- 47 min
The wall crawler is a documentary about urban climbing that takes place in Verdon Gorge and Tour Eiffel. It was directed by Julie Cohen in 1998 and produced by KnightScenes Inc.. It features Alain Robert, Ron Kauk, Jerry Moffatt, Frank Farley, Julie Cohen, Nicole Robert and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Making Of
Making of Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben
Jochen Schmoll (2002)
Making of Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Action Direct and Pfalz. It was directed by Jochen Schmoll in 2002 and produced by BR. It features Ralph Stöhr, Kurt Albert, Jerry Moffatt, Christoph Marek, Manuel Brunn, Martin Hauenstein and others.Making of Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben
- 2002
- Germany
- 20 min
Making of Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Action Direct and Pfalz. It was directed by Jochen Schmoll in 2002 and produced by BR. It features Ralph Stöhr, Kurt Albert, Jerry Moffatt, Christoph Marek, Manuel Brunn, Martin Hauenstein and others.Climbing locations
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Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben
Jochen Schmoll (2002)
Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Action Direct and Pfalz. It was directed by Malte Roeper in 2002 and produced by Drehxtrem. It is a part of the series Bergauf Bergab. It features Kurt Albert, Jerry Moffatt, Heinz Zak, Norbert Sandner, Christoph Marek, Markus Bock and others.Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben
- 2002
- Germany
- 43 min
Jung stirbt, wen die Götter lieben is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Action Direct and Pfalz. It was directed by Malte Roeper in 2002 and produced by Drehxtrem. It is a part of the series Bergauf Bergab. It features Kurt Albert, Jerry Moffatt, Heinz Zak, Norbert Sandner, Christoph Marek, Markus Bock and others.Climbing locations
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The scene
Chuck Fryberger (2011)
A comprehensive look into the major centres of hard climbing and the characters who define them - the film features Chris Sharma and Steph Davis amongst many others and is shot on location in Moab, Bishop. The New River Gorge, Catalunya plus many more famous climbing areas.- 2011
- USA
- 77 min
A comprehensive look into the major centres of hard climbing and the characters who define them - the film features Chris Sharma and Steph Davis amongst many others and is shot on location in Moab, Bishop. The New River Gorge, Catalunya plus many more famous climbing areas.Climbing locations
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