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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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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Sense Retorn
David López 'Campe' (2019)
The story is about the opening of a climbing path on the wall of Montrebei. A string of three climbers with different levels and experiences face the difficulties and conflicts that occur during the activity. An adventure full of emotions, concerns and personal improvement in which they will have to face their limitations and their fears. A scenario in which respect for traditional climbing and companionship predominates.- 2019
- Spain
- 31 min
The story is about the opening of a climbing path on the wall of Montrebei. A string of three climbers with different levels and experiences face the difficulties and conflicts that occur during the activity. An adventure full of emotions, concerns and personal improvement in which they will have to face their limitations and their fears. A scenario in which respect for traditional climbing and companionship predominates.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
A day at the office
Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll (2019)
The trio has been friends since childhood: Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll, Vincent Floré and Tom Coosemans. They work in very different 'offices' and decide to break out and take off together. Their extraordinary rafting expedition takes them along the Nahanni River in northern Canada to the legendary granite massif of the Lotus Flower Towers. A film by Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll.- 2019
- Belgium
- 49 min
The trio has been friends since childhood: Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll, Vincent Floré and Tom Coosemans. They work in very different 'offices' and decide to break out and take off together. Their extraordinary rafting expedition takes them along the Nahanni River in northern Canada to the legendary granite massif of the Lotus Flower Towers. A film by Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Rutas de tributo: Beckey-Chouinard
Benjamín Soto (2016)
A team of Mexican climbers is fine-tuning the crampons and the car to drive from Guadalajara to Canada to climb the Bugaboos in Canadian British Columbia to face a great challenge: climb the iconic Beckey-Chouinard route and, incidentally, meet the legendary Dirtbag, Fred Beckey. A project that is not only representative of the spirit of sporting achievement, it also brings together the elements of adventure and exploration that define the values of what it means mountaineering.Rutas de tributo: Beckey-Chouinard
Benjamín Soto, Cristóbal de Alba
- 2016
- Mexico
- 34 min
A team of Mexican climbers is fine-tuning the crampons and the car to drive from Guadalajara to Canada to climb the Bugaboos in Canadian British Columbia to face a great challenge: climb the iconic Beckey-Chouinard route and, incidentally, meet the legendary Dirtbag, Fred Beckey. A project that is not only representative of the spirit of sporting achievement, it also brings together the elements of adventure and exploration that define the values of what it means mountaineering.Climbing locations
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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
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
Obsession
Jorge Saffie (2019)
Short film about the intense journey of Carlos Suárez and Scott Becker to the wildest Patagonia, that culminated in a spectacular winter attempt at the Ragni route, on the west face of Cerro Torre. A film by Jorge Saffie produced by Carlos Suárez.- 2019
- Spain
- 19 min
Short film about the intense journey of Carlos Suárez and Scott Becker to the wildest Patagonia, that culminated in a spectacular winter attempt at the Ragni route, on the west face of Cerro Torre. A film by Jorge Saffie produced by Carlos Suárez.Climbing locations
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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
Hay veces que los sueños caben en una maleta
Javier Rodríguez (2018)
Martha Muñoz and Matías Otero, climbers of the Petzl family, Osprey and La Sportiva México, intend to fulfill their projects of climbing world-class boulders, training hard and dealing with the successes and failures they encounter in this quest to do their dreams come true. A video by Javier Rodríguez produced by El Coche de los Chidos, and presented at the Reel Rock 13 premiere in Mexico.Hay veces que los sueños caben en una maleta
- 2018
- Mexico
- 21 min
Martha Muñoz and Matías Otero, climbers of the Petzl family, Osprey and La Sportiva México, intend to fulfill their projects of climbing world-class boulders, training hard and dealing with the successes and failures they encounter in this quest to do their dreams come true. A video by Javier Rodríguez produced by El Coche de los Chidos, and presented at the Reel Rock 13 premiere in Mexico.Climbing locations
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