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Documentary / Chronicle
Stone Locals
Cheyne Lempe (2020)
Climbing has always been more than just a sport. It’s provided a way of life and a makeshift family to misfits who share a calling. As the sport grapples with its growing popularity, the people who anchor its core and community have more responsibility than ever. This film tells the stories of five of these anchors, the Stone Locals who keep the soul of climbing and nurture it as the sport evolves, and does it by following climbers from 5 different communities: Kathy Karlo, Daniel Pohl, Dario Ventura, The Keithley family, and Katsutaka “Jumbo” Yokoyama.- 2020
- USA
- 72 min
Climbing has always been more than just a sport. It’s provided a way of life and a makeshift family to misfits who share a calling. As the sport grapples with its growing popularity, the people who anchor its core and community have more responsibility than ever. This film tells the stories of five of these anchors, the Stone Locals who keep the soul of climbing and nurture it as the sport evolves, and does it by following climbers from 5 different communities: Kathy Karlo, Daniel Pohl, Dario Ventura, The Keithley family, and Katsutaka “Jumbo” Yokoyama.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Siberian Summer
Natasha Sebire (2019)
Three friends venture into wild Siberia to climb in a unique arena of granite towers and walls jutting out of the stark tundra. The climbers are in heaven with the abundance of unclimbed rock. But their adventure becomes a challenge as they struggle with Russian red tape, the weather, differing motivations, and whether they’re drinking real vodka! When winter arrives early, they nearly give up all hope of further climbing - but then how motivated do you need to be to climb in a Siberian summer?- 2019
- Australia
- 15 min
Three friends venture into wild Siberia to climb in a unique arena of granite towers and walls jutting out of the stark tundra. The climbers are in heaven with the abundance of unclimbed rock. But their adventure becomes a challenge as they struggle with Russian red tape, the weather, differing motivations, and whether they’re drinking real vodka! When winter arrives early, they nearly give up all hope of further climbing - but then how motivated do you need to be to climb in a Siberian summer?Climbing locations
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Shared Vision – A Journey Beyond Sight
Keith Partridge (2019)
Red Szell suffers from the degenerative eye condition retinitis pigmentosa and is now blind. But he’s always had an adventurous streak and in this inspirational journey, we see Red travel to the very NW corner of Scotland. As the first blind climber to reach the top of the iconic sea stacks of the Old Man Of Hoy and Old Man Of Stoer only Am Buachaille remains in the trilogy of these blades of rock that jut from the crashing Atlantic. Just reaching the base will involve a triathlon of sorts, with a mountain bike ride, a steep scramble down the mainland cliff before a swim across the tidal flow to reach the start of the climb. He then has four hours to get up and get off before the tide races in. Red’s story is a journey beyond sight.Shared Vision – A Journey Beyond Sight
- 2019
- UK
- 22 min
Red Szell suffers from the degenerative eye condition retinitis pigmentosa and is now blind. But he’s always had an adventurous streak and in this inspirational journey, we see Red travel to the very NW corner of Scotland. As the first blind climber to reach the top of the iconic sea stacks of the Old Man Of Hoy and Old Man Of Stoer only Am Buachaille remains in the trilogy of these blades of rock that jut from the crashing Atlantic. Just reaching the base will involve a triathlon of sorts, with a mountain bike ride, a steep scramble down the mainland cliff before a swim across the tidal flow to reach the start of the climb. He then has four hours to get up and get off before the tide races in. Red’s story is a journey beyond sight.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 / Portrait
Sen o Nandze
Barbara Jendrzejczyk (2018)
Nanga Parbat is the 9th highest mountain in the world. This 8-thousander in Pakistan has already claimed many lives. Tomasz Mackiewicz dreamed of this mountain for years. He wanted to climb its peak in winter with his partner, Elisabeth Revol. They made it… But the Himalayas kept Tomek forever. Who Tomasz Mackiewicz 'Czapkins' really was? How strong does the need to make dreams come true sometimes get? We will discover all that in Basia Jendrzejczyk’s Dream of Nanga.- 2018
- Poland
- 11 min
Nanga Parbat is the 9th highest mountain in the world. This 8-thousander in Pakistan has already claimed many lives. Tomasz Mackiewicz dreamed of this mountain for years. He wanted to climb its peak in winter with his partner, Elisabeth Revol. They made it… But the Himalayas kept Tomek forever. Who Tomasz Mackiewicz 'Czapkins' really was? How strong does the need to make dreams come true sometimes get? We will discover all that in Basia Jendrzejczyk’s Dream of Nanga.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Rusty's Ascent
Jordan Halland (2019)
Everest-obsessed since childhood, Robert “Rusty” Baillie fulfilled his dream of joining an Everest expedition in 1982. He was buried in an avalanche that killed several Sherpas, but dug himself out. After a rest day, the summit attempt resumed, and Rusty cheated death a second time. This portrait of a professional climber asks the big question: Is it worth it?- 2019
- USA
- 25 min
Everest-obsessed since childhood, Robert “Rusty” Baillie fulfilled his dream of joining an Everest expedition in 1982. He was buried in an avalanche that killed several Sherpas, but dug himself out. After a rest day, the summit attempt resumed, and Rusty cheated death a second time. This portrait of a professional climber asks the big question: Is it worth it?Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Repte en el Saraghrar
Miquel Pérez (2019)
Mount Saraghrar is a 7,350-meter peak in the Hindu Kush Mountains. In 1975 and 1977 Catalan climbers tried to open a route through the southwest spur, but It was not until 1982 that the goal was achieved. Through interviews and archive images, the documentary reviews the ascent, which marked a turning point in the level of Catalan mountaineering.- 2019
- Spain
- 61 min
Mount Saraghrar is a 7,350-meter peak in the Hindu Kush Mountains. In 1975 and 1977 Catalan climbers tried to open a route through the southwest spur, but It was not until 1982 that the goal was achieved. Through interviews and archive images, the documentary reviews the ascent, which marked a turning point in the level of Catalan mountaineering.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Reinhold Messner - Heimat. Berge. Abenteuer.
Markus Augé (2019)
The world's most famous mountaineer and adventurer, Reinhold Messner, has repeatedly tested and surpassed his own limits. Born in 1944 in South Tyrol, a region between two countries, he is a convinced European. This documentary series explores his homeland in five episodes. It's a spectacular journey into the mountainous world of South Tyrol, which has shaped him since his early childhood. In breathtaking images, the panorama of an unprecedented life in and with the mountains unfolds at the same time.Reinhold Messner - Heimat. Berge. Abenteuer.
- 2019
- Germany, Italy
- 130 min
The world's most famous mountaineer and adventurer, Reinhold Messner, has repeatedly tested and surpassed his own limits. Born in 1944 in South Tyrol, a region between two countries, he is a convinced European. This documentary series explores his homeland in five episodes. It's a spectacular journey into the mountainous world of South Tyrol, which has shaped him since his early childhood. In breathtaking images, the panorama of an unprecedented life in and with the mountains unfolds at the same time.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Pyrénéisme d'hier et d'aujourd'hui
Laurence Fleury (2019)
The word Pyrénéisme was invented by Henri Beraldi at the end of the 19th century. Its definition is not summarized as the practice of mountaineering in the Pyrenees. It is a sporting approach to the mountain accompanied by artistic or intellectual activity. In addition to questioning current mountaineers about whether they consider themselves pyrénéistes or not, the film is also a great tribute to the Pyrenees.Pyrénéisme d'hier et d'aujourd'hui
- 2019
- France
- 58 min
The word Pyrénéisme was invented by Henri Beraldi at the end of the 19th century. Its definition is not summarized as the practice of mountaineering in the Pyrenees. It is a sporting approach to the mountain accompanied by artistic or intellectual activity. In addition to questioning current mountaineers about whether they consider themselves pyrénéistes or not, the film is also a great tribute to the Pyrenees.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Pumori - Mendiaren Alaba
Iban Gonzàles Pagaldai (2019)
This documentary featuring Alex Txikón pays tribute to the young mountaineers from Gipuzkoa and Navarre who died during the 2001 Pumori expedition in the Himalayas, recounting in parallel the story of their expedition, and Alex Txikón's expedition in 2018. At the same time, the film follows the story of Suku Maya, a young Nepalese girl closely linked to the family of one of the boys who lost his life in the 2001 accident. A film produced by Baleuko with the collaboration of Alex Txikón and the Basque television.- 2019
- Spain
- 59 min
This documentary featuring Alex Txikón pays tribute to the young mountaineers from Gipuzkoa and Navarre who died during the 2001 Pumori expedition in the Himalayas, recounting in parallel the story of their expedition, and Alex Txikón's expedition in 2018. At the same time, the film follows the story of Suku Maya, a young Nepalese girl closely linked to the family of one of the boys who lost his life in the 2001 accident. A film produced by Baleuko with the collaboration of Alex Txikón and the Basque television.Climbing locations
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Prohibido escalar
Daniel Castillo Viguri (2015)
'Prohibido escalar' (Forbidden to climb) raises the main questions that the climbing collective should ask. It is an invitation to reflection, dialogue and commitment as the only possible ways to preserve the heritage of climbing in Spain, where for different reasons it is increasingly being prohibited in more areas. A film by Daniel Castillo Viguri.- 2015
- Spain
- 21 min
'Prohibido escalar' (Forbidden to climb) raises the main questions that the climbing collective should ask. It is an invitation to reflection, dialogue and commitment as the only possible ways to preserve the heritage of climbing in Spain, where for different reasons it is increasingly being prohibited in more areas. A film by Daniel Castillo Viguri.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Partition libre - Sur les traces de Patrick Berhault
Bruno Peyronnet (2019)
The climber Christophe Dumarest follows the footsteps of Patrick Berhault, one of the greatest climbers and mountaineers of the years 1980-2000, tragically disappeared on April 28, 2004 while he was trying to link all the eighty-two four-thousands of the Alps. Through archive images and family testimonies, Christophe Dumarest tries to identify the mark and spirit left by Patrick Berhault in the world of mountaineering. A film by Bruno Peyronnet.Partition libre - Sur les traces de Patrick Berhault
- 2019
- France
- 52 min
The climber Christophe Dumarest follows the footsteps of Patrick Berhault, one of the greatest climbers and mountaineers of the years 1980-2000, tragically disappeared on April 28, 2004 while he was trying to link all the eighty-two four-thousands of the Alps. Through archive images and family testimonies, Christophe Dumarest tries to identify the mark and spirit left by Patrick Berhault in the world of mountaineering. A film by Bruno Peyronnet.Climbing locations
