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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Le marathon de Katherine
Nicolas Falquet (2020)
Katherine Choong, the first Swiss climber to complete a 9A route, decided to repeat this performance in the Bernese Alps with "Jungfrau Marathon". For her, to repeat with such a performance represents much more than a sporting feat. Climbing is her school of life, a true philosophy. No matter how long it takes to achieve this extraordinary new achievement, she transforms frustration into patience, failure into solution, and once again, the dream into reality.- 2020
- Switzerland
- 26 min
Katherine Choong, the first Swiss climber to complete a 9A route, decided to repeat this performance in the Bernese Alps with "Jungfrau Marathon". For her, to repeat with such a performance represents much more than a sporting feat. Climbing is her school of life, a true philosophy. No matter how long it takes to achieve this extraordinary new achievement, she transforms frustration into patience, failure into solution, and once again, the dream into reality.Climbing locations
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Nina Caprez - To Bolt Or Not To Be
Mathieu Rivoire (2017)
Climbing To Bolt Or Not To Be (5.14a) in Smith Rock is like learning over 100 choreographed moves of a difficult dance. Nina Caprez shares her story of working her way up all 40 meters of perfectly smooth, vertical wall. A film by Mathieu Rivoire.Nina Caprez - To Bolt Or Not To Be
- 2017
- Canada, France
- 10 min
Climbing To Bolt Or Not To Be (5.14a) in Smith Rock is like learning over 100 choreographed moves of a difficult dance. Nina Caprez shares her story of working her way up all 40 meters of perfectly smooth, vertical wall. A film by Mathieu Rivoire.Climbing locations
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Romolo senza frontiere
Fulvio Mariani (2012)
At the foot of the limestone walls of the Denti della Vecchia lives the only inhabitant of the Cioascio mountain, Romolo Nottaris. The famous Ticino alpinist, explorer and director tells in pictures the memories of his adventurous life from the Alps, to the Himalayas, passing through Tierra del Fuego to return to his beloved Denti. A film by Fulvio Mariani produced for the Sottosopra series.- 2012
- Switzerland
- 19 min
At the foot of the limestone walls of the Denti della Vecchia lives the only inhabitant of the Cioascio mountain, Romolo Nottaris. The famous Ticino alpinist, explorer and director tells in pictures the memories of his adventurous life from the Alps, to the Himalayas, passing through Tierra del Fuego to return to his beloved Denti. A film by Fulvio Mariani produced for the Sottosopra series.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Rätikon - Gebirge an der Grenze
Johannes Mair (2017)
he Rätikon used to be a smuggling trail for blackeners, but today it has become the arena for exceptional alpine climbers. The Austrian extreme sports climber Beat Kammerlander faces his last big challenge, as he says. It is the ascent of the 'battle zone' - here the name says it all. Right next to it Nina Caprez and Barbara Zangerl try their hand at the 'Infinite History. A tough and difficult route that demands everything from the two professional climbers.Rätikon - Gebirge an der Grenze
- 2017
- Austria
he Rätikon used to be a smuggling trail for blackeners, but today it has become the arena for exceptional alpine climbers. The Austrian extreme sports climber Beat Kammerlander faces his last big challenge, as he says. It is the ascent of the 'battle zone' - here the name says it all. Right next to it Nina Caprez and Barbara Zangerl try their hand at the 'Infinite History. A tough and difficult route that demands everything from the two professional climbers.Climbing locations
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Coppia d'assi
Mario Casella (2012)
The Swiss Cedric Lachat and Nina Caprez are partners in life and in their passion for climbing. Several international champions in sports climbing competitions are able to live thanks to their adventures. Their life as globetrotters has also brought them to the walls of Ticino. A short film by Fulvio Mariani and Mario Casella produced for the Sottosopra series.- 2012
- Switzerland
- 11 min
The Swiss Cedric Lachat and Nina Caprez are partners in life and in their passion for climbing. Several international champions in sports climbing competitions are able to live thanks to their adventures. Their life as globetrotters has also brought them to the walls of Ticino. A short film by Fulvio Mariani and Mario Casella produced for the Sottosopra series.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
The Verdon Gorge
Andy Mann (2016)
Climbing in the Verdon Gorge, France to explore the roots of French sport climbing. A film by Keith Ladzinski, Josh Povec and Andy Mann featuring Emily Harrington, Matt Segal, Jonathan Segrist, François Guillot, Alan Carne, Bruno Clement and Nina Caprez. The canyon, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, is not far from the French Riviera and is popular with tourists—and rock climbers.Andy Mann, Keith Ladzinski, Josh Povec
- 2016
- USA
- 9 min
Climbing in the Verdon Gorge, France to explore the roots of French sport climbing. A film by Keith Ladzinski, Josh Povec and Andy Mann featuring Emily Harrington, Matt Segal, Jonathan Segrist, François Guillot, Alan Carne, Bruno Clement and Nina Caprez. The canyon, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, is not far from the French Riviera and is popular with tourists—and rock climbers.Climbing locations
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Orbayu
Mathieu Rivoire (2016)
In Spain, in the Naranjo de Bulnes sector of the Picos de Europa National Park hide the Orbayus... One is the characteristic mist, or thin fog, that often settles and hangs on the slopes, soaking every little thing all the way through. The other is a daunting climb. At 2000 meters elevation it winds upward for 500 more in thirteen stunning pitches, a crux at 8c and overwhelming exposure. In spring 2014, Cedric Lachat and Nina Caprez made their attempt where, on the Orbayu, success hinges on an intricate and complex balance of the psyche.Mathieu Rivoire, Julien Nadiras
- 2016
- France
- 27 min
In Spain, in the Naranjo de Bulnes sector of the Picos de Europa National Park hide the Orbayus... One is the characteristic mist, or thin fog, that often settles and hangs on the slopes, soaking every little thing all the way through. The other is a daunting climb. At 2000 meters elevation it winds upward for 500 more in thirteen stunning pitches, a crux at 8c and overwhelming exposure. In spring 2014, Cedric Lachat and Nina Caprez made their attempt where, on the Orbayu, success hinges on an intricate and complex balance of the psyche.Climbing locations
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Barbara Zangerl
Johannes Mair (2015)
For many years Barbara Zangerl was known as one of the best female boulderers in the world, as one of the first women to climb class 8b. At the age of 19 years and at the top of this career a back injury - the end of the career? Eager and ambitious, Barbara started alpine climbing. With a completely new attitude to climbing she tries her hand at the hardest alpine routes: 'End of Silence' - first started by Thomas Huber, Stefan Glowacz's 'Des Kaisers neue Kleider' and 'Silbergeier' by Beat Kammerlander. Due to their challenge and beauty, all three extreme climbing routes are considered milestones in alpine climbing and have gone down in alpine history books worldwide as the 'Alpine Trilogy'.- 2015
- Austria
- 50 min
For many years Barbara Zangerl was known as one of the best female boulderers in the world, as one of the first women to climb class 8b. At the age of 19 years and at the top of this career a back injury - the end of the career? Eager and ambitious, Barbara started alpine climbing. With a completely new attitude to climbing she tries her hand at the hardest alpine routes: 'End of Silence' - first started by Thomas Huber, Stefan Glowacz's 'Des Kaisers neue Kleider' and 'Silbergeier' by Beat Kammerlander. Due to their challenge and beauty, all three extreme climbing routes are considered milestones in alpine climbing and have gone down in alpine history books worldwide as the 'Alpine Trilogy'.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Petzl Roctrip 2014 - On the road
Rémi Steinberg (2014)
Petzl Roctrip 2014 - On the road is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Baile Herculane and Vratsa. It was directed by Guillaume Broust in 2014 and produced by Petzl. It is a part of the series Petzl Roctrip. It features Nina Caprez, Arnaud Petit, Stéphanie Bodet, Chris Sharma, Cédric Lachat, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll and others.Petzl Roctrip 2014 - On the road
Rémi Steinberg, Mylène Routin, Guillaume Broust
- 2014
- France
- 66 min
Petzl Roctrip 2014 - On the road is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Baile Herculane and Vratsa. It was directed by Guillaume Broust in 2014 and produced by Petzl. It is a part of the series Petzl Roctrip. It features Nina Caprez, Arnaud Petit, Stéphanie Bodet, Chris Sharma, Cédric Lachat, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll and others.Climbing locations
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Höhenflug
Roman Droux (2008)
Twelve young and gifted alpinists, five geologists and four top-notch mountain guides dare a unique expedition in Patagonia. On behalf of the researchers the young alpinists get rock samples from the up to 1000-meter high granite spires of the Paine-Massive. The impeding challenge for the mountaineers is massive: Severe bigwall-climbing, unsettled weather, stormy winds wearing ropes and nerves – and a disaster that brings the group to its emotional limit.- 2008
- Switzerland
- 52 min
Twelve young and gifted alpinists, five geologists and four top-notch mountain guides dare a unique expedition in Patagonia. On behalf of the researchers the young alpinists get rock samples from the up to 1000-meter high granite spires of the Paine-Massive. The impeding challenge for the mountaineers is massive: Severe bigwall-climbing, unsettled weather, stormy winds wearing ropes and nerves – and a disaster that brings the group to its emotional limit.Climbing locations
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First ascent
Nick Rosen (2006)
The First Accent climbing video features today's top rock climbers as they lay siege to steep faces and soaring alpine walls in pursuit of climbing's pinnacle achievement - the First Ascent. Mortimer brings us on a globetrotting journey to capture the laughs, the tears and the truly radical feats of men and woman on climbing's cutting edge.- 2006
- USA
- 92 min
The First Accent climbing video features today's top rock climbers as they lay siege to steep faces and soaring alpine walls in pursuit of climbing's pinnacle achievement - the First Ascent. Mortimer brings us on a globetrotting journey to capture the laughs, the tears and the truly radical feats of men and woman on climbing's cutting edge.Climbing locations
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The fanatic search 2 - A girl Thing...
Laurent Triay (2011)
The fanatic search 2 - A girl Thing... is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Saint Antonin and Verdon Gorge. It was directed by Laurent Triay in 2011 and produced by Work Less Climb More. It features Nina Caprez, Daila Ojeda, Chris Sharma, Lynn Hill, Brooke Raboutou-Erbesfield, Charlotte Durif and others.The fanatic search 2 - A girl Thing...
- 2011
- France
- 85 min
The fanatic search 2 - A girl Thing... is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Saint Antonin and Verdon Gorge. It was directed by Laurent Triay in 2011 and produced by Work Less Climb More. It features Nina Caprez, Daila Ojeda, Chris Sharma, Lynn Hill, Brooke Raboutou-Erbesfield, Charlotte Durif and others.Climbing locations
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