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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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Valle della Luce
Alberto Beltrami (2020)
Eighty-seven years after the first mountaineering ascent in Valle della Sarca, the film offers an overview of the climbing history of rock faces in the valley, which today attract enthusiasts from all over the world. The narration is entrusted to climbing scenes and interviews with key figures, set against the backdrop of stunning scenery. It is the story of a training ground combining two currents, mountaineering and sports climbing, seeking sometimes equilibrium and sometimes extreme experiences.Alberto Beltrami, Lia Giovanazzi Beltrami
- 2020
- Italy
- 48 min
Eighty-seven years after the first mountaineering ascent in Valle della Sarca, the film offers an overview of the climbing history of rock faces in the valley, which today attract enthusiasts from all over the world. The narration is entrusted to climbing scenes and interviews with key figures, set against the backdrop of stunning scenery. It is the story of a training ground combining two currents, mountaineering and sports climbing, seeking sometimes equilibrium and sometimes extreme experiences.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Los Picos 6500
Marco Busacca (2020)
Franco Nicolini, Michele Leonardi, Tommy and Silvestro Franchini have a long-cherished dream: to climb the 13 highest peaks in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia in a continuous succession. An extraordinary journey, starting from the peak of the Aconcagua to the Cerro Sajama, the point of arrival for their adventure, passing via Cerro Tupungatto, Cerro Mercedario, Cerro Bonete, Inchauasi, Cerro Pissis, Walter Penk, Cerro Tres Cruces Sur, Tres Cruces Central, Muerto, Cerro Ojos de Salado and Cerro Llullaillaco.- 2020
- Italy
- 41 min
Franco Nicolini, Michele Leonardi, Tommy and Silvestro Franchini have a long-cherished dream: to climb the 13 highest peaks in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia in a continuous succession. An extraordinary journey, starting from the peak of the Aconcagua to the Cerro Sajama, the point of arrival for their adventure, passing via Cerro Tupungatto, Cerro Mercedario, Cerro Bonete, Inchauasi, Cerro Pissis, Walter Penk, Cerro Tres Cruces Sur, Tres Cruces Central, Muerto, Cerro Ojos de Salado and Cerro Llullaillaco.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Alé
Marco Zingaretti (2019)
Project Alé began in October 2018 as an interdisciplinary narrative experiment, following the story of a group of amateur climbers for six months. The silence and concentration needed to think about one’s movements and body, sharing plans, shouting out below the crags: Alé is intended to be a journey. The story begins in Erri De Luca’s kitchen and ends up in Athens, Greece, at the most important workshop for resoling climbing shoes in Europe.- 2019
- Italy
- 74 min
Project Alé began in October 2018 as an interdisciplinary narrative experiment, following the story of a group of amateur climbers for six months. The silence and concentration needed to think about one’s movements and body, sharing plans, shouting out below the crags: Alé is intended to be a journey. The story begins in Erri De Luca’s kitchen and ends up in Athens, Greece, at the most important workshop for resoling climbing shoes in Europe.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Por qué escalamos
Benjamín Soto (2015)
Pursuing their dreams and passion, sometimes far into what some people would call insane, this short film tells the story of why these athletes do what they do, what is in rock-climbing that moves so many of them so deeply that is no longer only a sport, but a way of life. The film tries to respond to all this through the testimony of a group of Mexican climbers. An advertising-style film produced by Alta Vertical and Zenith Adventure Media.Benjamín Soto, Cristóbal de Alba
- 2015
- Mexico
- 7 min
Pursuing their dreams and passion, sometimes far into what some people would call insane, this short film tells the story of why these athletes do what they do, what is in rock-climbing that moves so many of them so deeply that is no longer only a sport, but a way of life. The film tries to respond to all this through the testimony of a group of Mexican climbers. An advertising-style film produced by Alta Vertical and Zenith Adventure Media.Climbing locations
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Ice Calling - Slipstream
Benjamín Soto (2017)
Despite living in a country where there are no major ice formations, Héctor Ponce de Léon and Daniel Araiza prepare themselves to become the first Mexican ice climbers to conquer Slipstream, a frozen waterfall a thousand meters high located in the Canadian Rockies. This documentary recounts their journey and the obstacles they have to overcome to achieve their dream.Benjamín Soto, Cristóbal de Alba
- 2017
- Mexico
- 32 min
Despite living in a country where there are no major ice formations, Héctor Ponce de Léon and Daniel Araiza prepare themselves to become the first Mexican ice climbers to conquer Slipstream, a frozen waterfall a thousand meters high located in the Canadian Rockies. This documentary recounts their journey and the obstacles they have to overcome to achieve their dream.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Ice Calling - Mount Huntington
Benjamín Soto (2017)
In May 2016, one month after climbing Slipstream, the highest ice waterfall in the world, Héctor Ponce de León and Daniel Araiza set off for Alaska to face the second objective of their 'Ice Calling' project: climbing the ice walls of the legendary Mount Huntington. If they succeed, they will become the first Mexicans to ascend this mythical mountain.Ice Calling - Mount Huntington
Benjamín Soto, Cristóbal de Alba
- 2017
- Mexico
- 16 min
In May 2016, one month after climbing Slipstream, the highest ice waterfall in the world, Héctor Ponce de León and Daniel Araiza set off for Alaska to face the second objective of their 'Ice Calling' project: climbing the ice walls of the legendary Mount Huntington. If they succeed, they will become the first Mexicans to ascend this mythical mountain.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Himalayan Ice
Ari Novak (2019)
In December 2018, alpinists Ari Novak and Karsten Delap set out for India to explore one of the most remote valleys in the Indian Himalaya with local climber Karn Kowshik. Their goal was to meet with the indigenous population of the Spiti Valley and try to support local ice climbing. What they found was perhaps the biggest treasure trove of unclimbed ice in all the Himalaya. Himalayan Ice tells the history-making story of their journey to put up 9 first ascents and start an ice climbing movement by the local population. From their journey to the valley along the most treacherous road on earth to walking amongst Snow Leopards, the expedition was anything but expected.- 2019
- USA
- 47 min
In December 2018, alpinists Ari Novak and Karsten Delap set out for India to explore one of the most remote valleys in the Indian Himalaya with local climber Karn Kowshik. Their goal was to meet with the indigenous population of the Spiti Valley and try to support local ice climbing. What they found was perhaps the biggest treasure trove of unclimbed ice in all the Himalaya. Himalayan Ice tells the history-making story of their journey to put up 9 first ascents and start an ice climbing movement by the local population. From their journey to the valley along the most treacherous road on earth to walking amongst Snow Leopards, the expedition was anything but expected.Climbing locations
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Pin Pam Pou
Lina Schuetze (2018)
As part of the project called 'the 4 elements' the professional climbers and brothers Eneko and Iker Pou travel to Peru and climb three unique walls, from the Amazon jungle to the snowy mountains. Together with Manu Ponce and Pedro Galan the Pou brothers find themselves in difficult challenges because of a sudden snowfall, human differences and health issues. In the end, they live a real adventure, only for true professionals.- 2018
- Spain
- 46 min
As part of the project called 'the 4 elements' the professional climbers and brothers Eneko and Iker Pou travel to Peru and climb three unique walls, from the Amazon jungle to the snowy mountains. Together with Manu Ponce and Pedro Galan the Pou brothers find themselves in difficult challenges because of a sudden snowfall, human differences and health issues. In the end, they live a real adventure, only for true professionals.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Big Men Mallorca
Jordi Canyigueral (2015)
Carrying out a good project requires certain skills that go beyond technique, strength or courage. Art and craft often determine the success of a business. These skills will be needed by the youngest of the Pou brothers to become a Big Men. Falling is inevitable, but getting up is a must. The documentary shows Iker Pou's first ascent to Big Men, a 9a+ route opened in 1991 by Carlos Raimundo in Fraguel, Mallorca.- 2015
- Spain
- 20 min
Carrying out a good project requires certain skills that go beyond technique, strength or courage. Art and craft often determine the success of a business. These skills will be needed by the youngest of the Pou brothers to become a Big Men. Falling is inevitable, but getting up is a must. The documentary shows Iker Pou's first ascent to Big Men, a 9a+ route opened in 1991 by Carlos Raimundo in Fraguel, Mallorca.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Tsurisuto
David Petts (2019)
Louis Parkinson's trip to Japan in search of some of the finest bouldering lines. Tsūrisuto means tourists, and the film is Louis's travel diary, which begins in Tokyo. His first stop is at the B-Pump Gym, where he makes the first contact and the first-hand experience with the 'Japanese bouldering style'. There Louis meets local climber Takeyuki Ogawa, who will guide him to the Ogawayama area to test himself on the most interesting problems. In the next stage of the trip, Louis travels to Kyoto and visits the Crux Gym and the Kasagi bouldering area, where he casually meets Yuji Hirayama. A film by David Petts produced for EpicTV.- 2019
- UK
- 35 min
Louis Parkinson's trip to Japan in search of some of the finest bouldering lines. Tsūrisuto means tourists, and the film is Louis's travel diary, which begins in Tokyo. His first stop is at the B-Pump Gym, where he makes the first contact and the first-hand experience with the 'Japanese bouldering style'. There Louis meets local climber Takeyuki Ogawa, who will guide him to the Ogawayama area to test himself on the most interesting problems. In the next stage of the trip, Louis travels to Kyoto and visits the Crux Gym and the Kasagi bouldering area, where he casually meets Yuji Hirayama. A film by David Petts produced for EpicTV.Climbing locations
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Slaydies
Tara Kerzhner (2018)
Slaydies /slādēz/ noun – Ladies who slay, otherwise known as female climbers who crush while bringing as much joy to climbing as they do progress for women in the sport. In the fall of 2017, three pro climbers and two videographers traveled to Mallorca to sport climb, deep-water solo, and experience the overwhelming psych of having an all-female crew. Although Emily Harrington, Paige Claassen, and Margo Hayes, all grew up in the climbing scene near Boulder, Colorado, they had never done a climbing trip together just for fun.- 2018
- USA
- 9 min
Slaydies /slādēz/ noun – Ladies who slay, otherwise known as female climbers who crush while bringing as much joy to climbing as they do progress for women in the sport. In the fall of 2017, three pro climbers and two videographers traveled to Mallorca to sport climb, deep-water solo, and experience the overwhelming psych of having an all-female crew. Although Emily Harrington, Paige Claassen, and Margo Hayes, all grew up in the climbing scene near Boulder, Colorado, they had never done a climbing trip together just for fun.Availability
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