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Full feature version of the 2019 Brit Rock Film Tour film 'Climbing Blind'. Jesse Dufton was born with a 20% central vision. At four years of age, Jesse was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa: a rare genetic disease that breaks down the retinas' cells. At age 20 Jesse could no longer read, by the time he was 30 his vision was reduced to just light perception with around 1 or 2% field of view. As a life long climber, Jesse flies in the face of adversity training for world cup events and leading traditional rock climbs with his sight guide and fiancee Molly. As his sight degenerates his climbing continues to make remarkable progress. Despite his devastating condition Jesse only takes on bigger challenges by attempting to be the first blind person to make a 'non-sight' lead of the iconic Old Man of Hoy sea stack in Scotland.

With surprising turns and with ravishing humor, 'The Pathan Project' tells the story of four mountaineering friends and their dare-devil expedition up to now unclimbed peaks in an unexplored massif in a remote valley of Pakistan. The solid team of Belgian, French and Argentinian climbers will combine in this expedition, exploration, music, good humor and bold climbing. Nicolas Favresse, Jean-Louis Wertz, Mathieu Maynadier and Carlitos Molina take us on a new adventure full of surprises, french fries, and unexpected twists.

Climber Steve McClure has always been inspired by the Cromlech in Llanberis Pass gradually making his way through all the classics over the years, however, one challenge remained: 'Nightmayer' at a hefty E8 6c'. In this short and engrossing film, we join Steve on his goal to make a successful 'on sight' of this infamous route, a feat which has never been achieved before. The film is part of the 2019 Brit Rock Film Tour.

Jesse Dufton was born with 20% central vision. At four years of age Jesse was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa: a rare genetic disease that breaks down the retinas' cells. At aged 20 Jesse could no longer read, by the time he was 30 his vision was reduced to just light perception with around 1 or 2% field of view. As a life long climber, Jesse flies in the face of adversity training for world cup events and leading traditional rock climbs with his sight guide and fiancee Molly. As his sight degenerates his climbing continues to make remarkable progress. Despite his devastating condition Jesse only takes on bigger challenges by attempting to be the first blind person to make a 'non-sight' lead of the iconic Old Man of Hoy sea stack in Scotland.

In February 2017, three of the best Belgian climbers in the world, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Nicolas Favresse and Siebe Vanhee, came into the limelight after having climbed one of the most difficult routes in Patagonia, 'El Regalo de Mwono', a 1200 metre route on the east side of the Torre Centrale, Torres del Paine. On returning home, they asked the director Guillaume Lion to assemble the footage of their 19 day journey. The result is a powerful and entertaining film that recounts the story of a strong friendship.

Outdoor Research and Petzl present the Louder Than Eleven film 'Storm Giant' featuring Gordon McArthur and his battle with the world's hardest dry tooling route. Join Gord and his partner Noah as they spend 2 years developing, working, training, and establishing what could be the most difficult dry tooling climb ever completed. 80 meters of horizontal roof climbing make this monster of a cave outside of Fernie, British Columbia one of the most impressive first ascents out there.

Alpinist Michi Wohlleben’s ambition is hard to contain. He performs at the top of his game and is completely enthralled by mountaineering. Until his body flags up his limits after a banal training unit. From one moment to the next his world becomes unhinged. It remains doubtful whether he will ever climb mountains again. What is the impact of mountain addiction on a young, highly motivated individual?

Emily Harrington travels to Spain with her dad, Tim, to mentor him while he attempts to tick his first 5.12 at age 60. Tim and Emily learn from each other and relive the glory days in this heartfelt family climbing epic. A Louder Than 11 film by Jon Glassberg.

In October 2014, Steve Wakeford, a sports broadcast editor, fell 70 metres whilst climbing a mountain known as Les Petites Jorasses in the French Alps. It was a fall that required him to be airlifted out of the mountains suffering from a number of serious injuries and resulted in him being temporarily left in a wheelchair - he is lucky to be alive. At the start of a long journey of rehabilitation, he began to ask himself some serious questions - 'Regardless of injury or trauma, why are we drawn to the mountains in the first place? Is risk an essential part of what we do? Perhaps most importantly, why is it that I am planning to climb the same route from which I fell?'

Jorg Verhoeven and Katha Saurwein visit the Grampians Mountains and Tasmania, Australia to sample some of the best bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing and adventures available down under. Join Jorg and Katha as they successfully tick the Australia #lifelist box. A Louder Than 11 film by Jon Glassberg.

Stéphane, a rock-climber, wants to make a name in the world of climbing. With his girlfriend Alizée, a renowned climber, he spends the winter in Siurana, Catalonia – the perfect place for tough climbing. ‘The Big Boys’ Playground’ is about the mindset of climbers. Sometimes the hardest part is simply accepting that one is able to succeed. Performance, more than a physical achievement, seems to be a state of mind. Through the sport of climbing the film reflects on universal topics such as the pursuit of excellence, achievement of goals and life as a couple … ‘The Big Boys’ Playground’ has the ambition to reach the general public, but at the same time it takes a critical look at already well-established climbing film industry.

China Doll is a provocative exploration of gender stereotypes, romance, and rock climbing. Witness Heather Weidner battle personal demons in the world of hard traditional climbing. With her ascent of China Doll, a 5.14- R traditional route in Upper Dream Canyon, Colorado, U.S.A., Heather Weidner nabs the first female ascent, and becomes the fourth woman in the world to climb a 5.14 traditional route. In the process, she discovers that loving herself is the ultimate project. This story exposes the pervasive nature of unconscious gender roles and reveals differences in how men and women approach love and sport.