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Documentary / Portrait
Gorropu
Ivan Frattina (2019)
A portrait of Aleksandra Taistra, passionate rock climber with a unique focus and determination, who realized her multi-season project in Sardinia, Hotel Supramonte, in October 2019. A project of this sort requires a commitment level that most would call unattainable and Aleksandra battled tough weather conditions and self-doubt, often without a regular climbing partner, on her journey to complete the route. The film describes both the talents of Aleksandra and the emotional and mental side that underly a project of such ambition.Ivan Frattina, Francesco Pierini, Filippo Maragno
- 2019
- Italy
- 21 min
A portrait of Aleksandra Taistra, passionate rock climber with a unique focus and determination, who realized her multi-season project in Sardinia, Hotel Supramonte, in October 2019. A project of this sort requires a commitment level that most would call unattainable and Aleksandra battled tough weather conditions and self-doubt, often without a regular climbing partner, on her journey to complete the route. The film describes both the talents of Aleksandra and the emotional and mental side that underly a project of such ambition.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
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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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Linea di eleganza
Elio Orlandi (2005)
Since the beginning we faced this beautiful ascent with humility and full respect, without many expectations and with the only purpose of enjoying ourselves by climbing as high as possible. No spirit of conquest and therefore no record to break … because up there, there is actually nothing to conquer … no heroic deeds and no challenge or fight to undertake with 'attacks, retreats, victories or defeats', and the total absence of commercial pressure, media, sponsors and contract or media influences. Just a healthy mountaineering discovery, focused more on the recovery of human relationships than on achieving success at all costs, an experience lived without uproar and only with our own means, in no hurry, with no records to break or ascents that leave your fellows behind. (Elio Orlandi)- 2005
- Italy
- 19 min
Since the beginning we faced this beautiful ascent with humility and full respect, without many expectations and with the only purpose of enjoying ourselves by climbing as high as possible. No spirit of conquest and therefore no record to break … because up there, there is actually nothing to conquer … no heroic deeds and no challenge or fight to undertake with 'attacks, retreats, victories or defeats', and the total absence of commercial pressure, media, sponsors and contract or media influences. Just a healthy mountaineering discovery, focused more on the recovery of human relationships than on achieving success at all costs, an experience lived without uproar and only with our own means, in no hurry, with no records to break or ascents that leave your fellows behind. (Elio Orlandi)Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
I colori delle emozioni
Elio Orlandi (2010)
This film tells the story of a quest for extreme emotions on a climb through a sea of granite on an enormous, unknown face of the Paine in Patagonia; here an unpredictable and often hostile environment, combined with some spellbinding natural scenery, proves how fragile we really are. The mountain is portrayed not as a land to master, but as an opportunity to share dreams with one’s closest friends. Each day, it teaches us to interpret the voice of the wind, tune in to the Earth’s energy, understand the moods of its climate and accept its inevitable surprises, such as a bizarre storm halfway up the face.- 2010
- Italy
- 19 min
This film tells the story of a quest for extreme emotions on a climb through a sea of granite on an enormous, unknown face of the Paine in Patagonia; here an unpredictable and often hostile environment, combined with some spellbinding natural scenery, proves how fragile we really are. The mountain is portrayed not as a land to master, but as an opportunity to share dreams with one’s closest friends. Each day, it teaches us to interpret the voice of the wind, tune in to the Earth’s energy, understand the moods of its climate and accept its inevitable surprises, such as a bizarre storm halfway up the face.Climbing locations
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Madagascar '98
Marco Sterni (1998)
The film documents the opening of a new route on the east wall of Tsaranoro Atsino in Andringitra National Park in southern Madagascar. The expedition is composed of Rolando Larcher, Marco Sterni and Erik Svab, three strong mountaineers who tackle the considerable technical difficulties of this steep granite mountain face with incredible skill. This short 14-minute documentary also shows the group's friendly association with the marvellous and simple local population and offers a view of their traditions and folklore.- 1998
- Italy
- 14 min
The film documents the opening of a new route on the east wall of Tsaranoro Atsino in Andringitra National Park in southern Madagascar. The expedition is composed of Rolando Larcher, Marco Sterni and Erik Svab, three strong mountaineers who tackle the considerable technical difficulties of this steep granite mountain face with incredible skill. This short 14-minute documentary also shows the group's friendly association with the marvellous and simple local population and offers a view of their traditions and folklore.Climbing locations
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Oltre la parete
Elio Orlandi (2009)
Documentary on an Italian expedition to the east wall of the Central Tower of Paine, in Patagonia to open a new route: 'El gordo, el flaco y el abuelito'. An original movie, disenchanted, spontaneous and without fiction, that only shows the true reality of a vertical adventure. Orlandi says: 'Mountaineering and climbing should always be synonymous with fun, free spirit, exchange of passions, mutual respect, friendship... All this is what we have experienced and experienced during this experience in Patagonia.'- 2009
- Italy
- 34 min
Documentary on an Italian expedition to the east wall of the Central Tower of Paine, in Patagonia to open a new route: 'El gordo, el flaco y el abuelito'. An original movie, disenchanted, spontaneous and without fiction, that only shows the true reality of a vertical adventure. Orlandi says: 'Mountaineering and climbing should always be synonymous with fun, free spirit, exchange of passions, mutual respect, friendship... All this is what we have experienced and experienced during this experience in Patagonia.'Climbing locations
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Spirito d'arrampicata
Donato Chiampi (2009)
Spirito d'arrampicata is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Sas De Mezdì and Sasso Di Santa Croce. It was directed by Donato Chiampi in 2009 and produced by Xmountain. It features Nicola Tondini, Nicola Sartori, Armando Aste, Erri De Luca, Fausto De Stefani, Johanna Ernst and others.- 2009
- Italy
- 30 min
Spirito d'arrampicata is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Sas De Mezdì and Sasso Di Santa Croce. It was directed by Donato Chiampi in 2009 and produced by Xmountain. It features Nicola Tondini, Nicola Sartori, Armando Aste, Erri De Luca, Fausto De Stefani, Johanna Ernst and others.Climbing locations
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