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Documentary / Portrait
Nowhere - Now Here
Alvi Pakarinen (2017)
Home is not a geographical term. Life does not revolve around the traditional family. What drives people is how, where and with whom they choose to spend their limited and valuable time. This film offers a glimpse of the life of Nalle Hukkataival, one of the world's top climbers, who leads a nomadic life in a modern world. A film by Alvi Pakarinen.- 2017
- Finland
- 22 min
Home is not a geographical term. Life does not revolve around the traditional family. What drives people is how, where and with whom they choose to spend their limited and valuable time. This film offers a glimpse of the life of Nalle Hukkataival, one of the world's top climbers, who leads a nomadic life in a modern world. A film by Alvi Pakarinen.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Mulheres sâo Montanhas
Renata Calmon (2018)
Women are Mountains is a short documentary film that portrays the lives of climbers Mônica Filipini and Danielle Pinto in the quiet city of São Bento do Sapucai, in the countryside of São Paulo, Brazil. At the same time as they are responsible for their children and domestic affairs, they are able to enjoy their great passion: the mountains. With lyricism, this documentary showcases Brazilian feminine multi-pitch climbing scenery (a traditionally masculine sport in Brazil) and investigates the motivations of the two climbers practicing the sport.- 2018
- Brazil
- 15 min
Women are Mountains is a short documentary film that portrays the lives of climbers Mônica Filipini and Danielle Pinto in the quiet city of São Bento do Sapucai, in the countryside of São Paulo, Brazil. At the same time as they are responsible for their children and domestic affairs, they are able to enjoy their great passion: the mountains. With lyricism, this documentary showcases Brazilian feminine multi-pitch climbing scenery (a traditionally masculine sport in Brazil) and investigates the motivations of the two climbers practicing the sport.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Marcel - Au sommet de son art
Nicolas Falquet (2017)
As Marcel Remy, father of the iconic Swiss climbers Claude and Yves Remy, approaches his 95th year, decides to climb the 450-meter tall north-west face of the legendary Miroir de l'Argentine in Western Switzerland. Despite his advanced age, he climbs frequently, both in climbing walls and in the mountains; because for him, age is not an impediment when you're doing what you like the most.- 2017
- Switzerland
- 25 min
As Marcel Remy, father of the iconic Swiss climbers Claude and Yves Remy, approaches his 95th year, decides to climb the 450-meter tall north-west face of the legendary Miroir de l'Argentine in Western Switzerland. Despite his advanced age, he climbs frequently, both in climbing walls and in the mountains; because for him, age is not an impediment when you're doing what you like the most.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Kalamarka
Martin Grajciar (2016)
The film presents an overview of climbing development in the Slovak popular area of Kalamarka from the pre-war period to the present. Through testimonies of several generations of climbers the documentary provides a snapshot of the time in which first ascents were created. It describes the approach to climbing and its values. The documentary also portrays the course of the event Kalamarka, which follows the tradition of the events in this climbing area.- 2016
- Slovakia
- 35 min
The film presents an overview of climbing development in the Slovak popular area of Kalamarka from the pre-war period to the present. Through testimonies of several generations of climbers the documentary provides a snapshot of the time in which first ascents were created. It describes the approach to climbing and its values. The documentary also portrays the course of the event Kalamarka, which follows the tradition of the events in this climbing area.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Janhukot
Matt Pycroft (2018)
In May 2018, three British climbers Malcolm Bass, Paul Figg and Guy Buckingham set out to attempt the first ascent of Janhukot, a mountain buried deep in the heart of the Indian Garwhal Himalaya. Janhukot (6805m) has seen attempts as far back as the 1980s, and is surrounded by some of the jewels of Himalayan summits - Shivling, Meru, Kedar Dome. We follow the climbers throughout their expedition, as they document their experiences and give an insight into the emotional and physical challenges they encounter throughout their journey. ‘Janhukot’ explores not just the idea, but the reality that, with some sacrifice and training, ordinary people can do something extraordinary.- 2018
- India, UK
- 11 min
In May 2018, three British climbers Malcolm Bass, Paul Figg and Guy Buckingham set out to attempt the first ascent of Janhukot, a mountain buried deep in the heart of the Indian Garwhal Himalaya. Janhukot (6805m) has seen attempts as far back as the 1980s, and is surrounded by some of the jewels of Himalayan summits - Shivling, Meru, Kedar Dome. We follow the climbers throughout their expedition, as they document their experiences and give an insight into the emotional and physical challenges they encounter throughout their journey. ‘Janhukot’ explores not just the idea, but the reality that, with some sacrifice and training, ordinary people can do something extraordinary.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Golden Line Verdon
Stefan Fritsche (2017)
The climbing route 'Golden Shower' in the Verdon Gorge was first ascended in 2012 by Stefan Glowacz. With its 150 meters and difficulties up to 8b+ it is one of the most difficult multi-pitch routes in the area. The one-day redpoint ascent of these four pitches on the extremely steep Maugué pillar is still outstanding. The two climbers and mountain guides Tobias Bitschnau and Christoph Schranz are fascinated by the distinctive and exposed line of the route. So, they decide to tackle the project. The key passages and the quite untypical rock quality for Verdon will demand everything from them.- 2017
- Austria
- 18 min
The climbing route 'Golden Shower' in the Verdon Gorge was first ascended in 2012 by Stefan Glowacz. With its 150 meters and difficulties up to 8b+ it is one of the most difficult multi-pitch routes in the area. The one-day redpoint ascent of these four pitches on the extremely steep Maugué pillar is still outstanding. The two climbers and mountain guides Tobias Bitschnau and Christoph Schranz are fascinated by the distinctive and exposed line of the route. So, they decide to tackle the project. The key passages and the quite untypical rock quality for Verdon will demand everything from them.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
El Pájaro
Juan Manuel León (2015)
What leads a kid from a Madrid neighborhood to become a protagonist in the history of climbing in our country? El Pájaro, a century of climbing in La Pedriza is a brief (and very free) review of the history of La Pedriza through its most emblematic cliff "El Pájaro" in the words of its main openers. A documentary that leaves the epic aside and tries to find the most human, funny, and sometimes hooligan side of its protagonists.- 2015
- Spain
- 8 min
What leads a kid from a Madrid neighborhood to become a protagonist in the history of climbing in our country? El Pájaro, a century of climbing in La Pedriza is a brief (and very free) review of the history of La Pedriza through its most emblematic cliff "El Pájaro" in the words of its main openers. A documentary that leaves the epic aside and tries to find the most human, funny, and sometimes hooligan side of its protagonists.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Breathtaking
Adrian Ballinger (2020)
More people have traveled to space than have summited K2, the world’s second-highest peak that’s considered by many to be the Earth’s most challenging climb. Breathtaking K2 follows seasoned climbers Carla Perez and Adrian Ballinger as they attempt summiting 'the savage mountain' without the aid of supplemental oxygen — an expedition fraught with challenges that threaten not only their chance to reach the top, but also their lives.- 2020
- USA
- 47 min
More people have traveled to space than have summited K2, the world’s second-highest peak that’s considered by many to be the Earth’s most challenging climb. Breathtaking K2 follows seasoned climbers Carla Perez and Adrian Ballinger as they attempt summiting 'the savage mountain' without the aid of supplemental oxygen — an expedition fraught with challenges that threaten not only their chance to reach the top, but also their lives.Climbing locations
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Balkan Notes
Jan Šimánek (2019)
Personal film journal of Adam Ondra from his Balkan climbing trip. Adam climbs beautiful and difficult first ascents across unknown regions of Eastern Europe. He also climbs the hardest local routes, including successful and emotions packed climb of legendary several pitches long Spomin, that he onsighted in Paklenica canyon, Croatia. The elegant filming work in combination with an awesome soundtrack brings us closer to this local community and its development, but also between the lines we can see a little bit of Adam's social space.- 2019
- Czech Republic
- 18 min
Personal film journal of Adam Ondra from his Balkan climbing trip. Adam climbs beautiful and difficult first ascents across unknown regions of Eastern Europe. He also climbs the hardest local routes, including successful and emotions packed climb of legendary several pitches long Spomin, that he onsighted in Paklenica canyon, Croatia. The elegant filming work in combination with an awesome soundtrack brings us closer to this local community and its development, but also between the lines we can see a little bit of Adam's social space.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Apo ton Olympo sto Everest
Pavlos Tsiantos (2012)
Climbing to the summit of Mt. Everest has been a long time desire for the Greek mountaineers. From Greek everyday life to the 8850m, it was a long way to go, filled with many obstacles. In the spring of 2004, two teams are ready to try for the fifth time to scale the mountain. One chooses the South route from Nepal and the other the North route from Tibet. The Czech/Greek cameraman Pavel Tsiantos is following the South team, which under the guidance of Greek-American climber Pete Athans is aiming to succeed.- 2012
- Greece
- 70 min
Climbing to the summit of Mt. Everest has been a long time desire for the Greek mountaineers. From Greek everyday life to the 8850m, it was a long way to go, filled with many obstacles. In the spring of 2004, two teams are ready to try for the fifth time to scale the mountain. One chooses the South route from Nepal and the other the North route from Tibet. The Czech/Greek cameraman Pavel Tsiantos is following the South team, which under the guidance of Greek-American climber Pete Athans is aiming to succeed.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
20/20 - Two decades of women leading climbing and skiing
Zach Wolfson (2019)
This short documentary looks back on female accomplishments in climbing and skiing from the past 20 years. With interviews from eight successful female mountaineers, climbers, and skiers, viewers receive insight into the struggles and highlights of being a woman among traditionally male-dominated mountain landscapes. A film by Zach Wolfson.20/20 - Two decades of women leading climbing and skiing
- 2019
- USA
- 15 min
This short documentary looks back on female accomplishments in climbing and skiing from the past 20 years. With interviews from eight successful female mountaineers, climbers, and skiers, viewers receive insight into the struggles and highlights of being a woman among traditionally male-dominated mountain landscapes. A film by Zach Wolfson.Availability
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Verticale Boréale
Bruno Peyronnet (2016)
Beyond the Arctic Circle, time and erosion have sculpted veritable granite cathedrals overlooking immense glacial valleys. A magnificent natural spectacle, but also a major challenge for any climber. This is the adventure that Christophe Dumarest and Antoine Rolle lived on a big wall in Greenland. The Fox Jaws massif dominates a beautiful and isolated fjord there, on the east coast of the island. Verticale Boréale embarks on an unusual journey between sporting adventure, history of friends, and discovery of a once-secret territory, but fully open to exploration tourism.Bruno Peyronnet, Christophe Dumarest
- 2016
- France
- 53 min
Beyond the Arctic Circle, time and erosion have sculpted veritable granite cathedrals overlooking immense glacial valleys. A magnificent natural spectacle, but also a major challenge for any climber. This is the adventure that Christophe Dumarest and Antoine Rolle lived on a big wall in Greenland. The Fox Jaws massif dominates a beautiful and isolated fjord there, on the east coast of the island. Verticale Boréale embarks on an unusual journey between sporting adventure, history of friends, and discovery of a once-secret territory, but fully open to exploration tourism.Climbing locations
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