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Under the sky and above the sea
Mark Turnbull (1996)
This film examines England's strangest rock climbing scene. Set amidst the sea cliffs of Dorset, this film tells the tale of the cult of 'Deepwater Soloing' and its origins; the emergence of the 'sport climbing' boom and the status of loose, hard, adventure climbing on the crumbly overhanging cliffs.Under the sky and above the sea
- 1996
- UK
- 25 min
This film examines England's strangest rock climbing scene. Set amidst the sea cliffs of Dorset, this film tells the tale of the cult of 'Deepwater Soloing' and its origins; the emergence of the 'sport climbing' boom and the status of loose, hard, adventure climbing on the crumbly overhanging cliffs.Climbing locations
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David Lama - Das Unmögliche möglich machen
Hans-Peter Stauber (2014)
The Tyrolean David Lama has climbed an 8a route already at the age of ten, and he has become several times Youth World Champion and European Youth Champion in bouldering and lead climbing. In 2010, at the age of 20 years, David decided to leave the indoor climbing and competition world behind him. Since then, he is focusing on Alpinism, the most difficult routes and first ascents in the Alps, but as well in India and America. This documentary portrays David Lama from his first climbing attempts as a little boy to his big adventures in present time. We see famous locations, such as the climbing paradise on Lake Garda, the notorious Sagwand Face in the Zillertal Alps, and the 7.821m high Masherbrum in the Karakorum with its still untouched north east face.David Lama - Das Unmögliche möglich machen
- 2014
- Austria
- 49 min
The Tyrolean David Lama has climbed an 8a route already at the age of ten, and he has become several times Youth World Champion and European Youth Champion in bouldering and lead climbing. In 2010, at the age of 20 years, David decided to leave the indoor climbing and competition world behind him. Since then, he is focusing on Alpinism, the most difficult routes and first ascents in the Alps, but as well in India and America. This documentary portrays David Lama from his first climbing attempts as a little boy to his big adventures in present time. We see famous locations, such as the climbing paradise on Lake Garda, the notorious Sagwand Face in the Zillertal Alps, and the 7.821m high Masherbrum in the Karakorum with its still untouched north east face.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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Loïc And The Flolopapys
Dominique Snyers (2019)
Twenty-two year old Loic has become a passionate climber after having received his first pair of climbing shoes at age six. Together with Florian, Pablo and Pierre, they form the inseparable 'Flolopapys', bringing their energy and good vibes to the farthest reaches of the climbing world. Although each is unique, they complement and support each other like a band of brothers. But can Loic use the Flolopapys energy to overcome his haunting fear of heights as he confronts some of the toughest climbs on the planet?- 2019
- Belgium
- 46 min
Twenty-two year old Loic has become a passionate climber after having received his first pair of climbing shoes at age six. Together with Florian, Pablo and Pierre, they form the inseparable 'Flolopapys', bringing their energy and good vibes to the farthest reaches of the climbing world. Although each is unique, they complement and support each other like a band of brothers. But can Loic use the Flolopapys energy to overcome his haunting fear of heights as he confronts some of the toughest climbs on the planet?Climbing locations
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Slaydies
Tara Kerzhner (2018)
Slaydies /slādēz/ noun – Ladies who slay, otherwise known as female climbers who crush while bringing as much joy to climbing as they do progress for women in the sport. In the fall of 2017, three pro climbers and two videographers traveled to Mallorca to sport climb, deep-water solo, and experience the overwhelming psych of having an all-female crew. Although Emily Harrington, Paige Claassen, and Margo Hayes, all grew up in the climbing scene near Boulder, Colorado, they had never done a climbing trip together just for fun.- 2018
- USA
- 9 min
Slaydies /slādēz/ noun – Ladies who slay, otherwise known as female climbers who crush while bringing as much joy to climbing as they do progress for women in the sport. In the fall of 2017, three pro climbers and two videographers traveled to Mallorca to sport climb, deep-water solo, and experience the overwhelming psych of having an all-female crew. Although Emily Harrington, Paige Claassen, and Margo Hayes, all grew up in the climbing scene near Boulder, Colorado, they had never done a climbing trip together just for fun.Availability
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Chu Bien
Kaare Iverson (2019)
Set amidst the emerald waters and soaring limestone islets of coastal Vietnam, Captain 'Chu' Bien spends more time in a modest boat at sea than at home. Embodying simplicity—the items he uses daily can be counted on one hand—he confirms that happiness and fulfillment are found in the relationships we forge, not the things we accumulate. A short by Dan Holz and Kaare Iverson.- 2019
- USA
- 9 min
Set amidst the emerald waters and soaring limestone islets of coastal Vietnam, Captain 'Chu' Bien spends more time in a modest boat at sea than at home. Embodying simplicity—the items he uses daily can be counted on one hand—he confirms that happiness and fulfillment are found in the relationships we forge, not the things we accumulate. A short by Dan Holz and Kaare Iverson.Climbing locations
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Just Anna
Alastair Lee (2018)
In an era where searching out and developing new routes seems out of vogue: all is not lost as we meet Anna Taylor. This remarkable Lakes-based 20 year old is bucking all the tends with stunning new sport routes and bold traditional lines. Anna unearths a stunning unclimbed line which proves to be a personal step up in terms of difficulty and boldness. The film follows all the challenges and difficulties with Anna on her journey to make the first ascent of the line, however all does not go to plan as the word gets out about the line. The film is part of the 2018 Brit Rock Film Tour.- 2018
- UK
- 13 min
In an era where searching out and developing new routes seems out of vogue: all is not lost as we meet Anna Taylor. This remarkable Lakes-based 20 year old is bucking all the tends with stunning new sport routes and bold traditional lines. Anna unearths a stunning unclimbed line which proves to be a personal step up in terms of difficulty and boldness. The film follows all the challenges and difficulties with Anna on her journey to make the first ascent of the line, however all does not go to plan as the word gets out about the line. The film is part of the 2018 Brit Rock Film Tour.Climbing locations
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Fine lines
Dina Khreino (2018)
The world’s most elite group of mountain adventurers reflect on why they leave behind families, friends, and everyday comforts, to risk everything for a fleeting glimpse into the unknown. Director Dina Khreino interviewed world-class athletes, listening to what compels them to this uncertain search. What she found was a tribe, a diverse group of professional adventurers and amateur philosophers, forged by the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit.- 2018
- Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates
- 96 min
The world’s most elite group of mountain adventurers reflect on why they leave behind families, friends, and everyday comforts, to risk everything for a fleeting glimpse into the unknown. Director Dina Khreino interviewed world-class athletes, listening to what compels them to this uncertain search. What she found was a tribe, a diverse group of professional adventurers and amateur philosophers, forged by the ultimate test of body, mind and spirit.Climbing locations
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Deep water
Jon Glassberg (2019)
Deep Water is a captivating exploration of fear, mentorship, and deep water soloing in panoramic Ha Long Bay, Vietnam with psicobloc pioneer Tim Emmett and competition climber Kyra Condie. Watch as Kyra learns from the master, tackles the fear of climbing high above the water, and then succeeds on one of the hardest deep water solos in Vietnam, The 'Lightning Crack' graded 5.13. A Louder Than Eleven short documentary by Jon Glassberg.- 2019
- USA
- 18 min
Deep Water is a captivating exploration of fear, mentorship, and deep water soloing in panoramic Ha Long Bay, Vietnam with psicobloc pioneer Tim Emmett and competition climber Kyra Condie. Watch as Kyra learns from the master, tackles the fear of climbing high above the water, and then succeeds on one of the hardest deep water solos in Vietnam, The 'Lightning Crack' graded 5.13. A Louder Than Eleven short documentary by Jon Glassberg.Climbing locations
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Una joya en el Mediterraneo
Antonio Perezgrueso (2016)
Psicobloc is the name invented by the Mallorcan Miquel Riera, who has been practicing it in Mallorca since 1978. The British call it Deep Water Soloing. It is climbed without rope, as in short block climbing routes, but unlike this one, the lengths would force you to use it if there was no water underneath. Even so, the possibility of falling from 15, 20 or even more meters places us in a wild scenario with a risk of injury so real that it involves a hard psychological cost. Malta is the place chosen by the 'On the Edge of the Impossible' team to put the activity into practice and enjoy this first adventure.- 2016
- Spain
- 28 min
Psicobloc is the name invented by the Mallorcan Miquel Riera, who has been practicing it in Mallorca since 1978. The British call it Deep Water Soloing. It is climbed without rope, as in short block climbing routes, but unlike this one, the lengths would force you to use it if there was no water underneath. Even so, the possibility of falling from 15, 20 or even more meters places us in a wild scenario with a risk of injury so real that it involves a hard psychological cost. Malta is the place chosen by the 'On the Edge of the Impossible' team to put the activity into practice and enjoy this first adventure.Climbing locations
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Panama Rock Climbing
(2013)
This mini doc/promotional video chronicles the life of the first Panamanian rock climber, Cesar Augusto Melendez Castillo, as well as the history of rock climbing in a country that had never heard of it until he pioneered it.
- 2013
- Panama
- 12 min
This mini doc/promotional video chronicles the life of the first Panamanian rock climber, Cesar Augusto Melendez Castillo, as well as the history of rock climbing in a country that had never heard of it until he pioneered it.Climbing locations
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Set in stone - Deep Water Soloing
Caedmon Mullin (2003)
Ken Palmer making the first DWS ascent of his own route, Christine, 8a, Long Quarry Point, South Devon. 'Set in stone - Deep Water Soloing' is a short documentary by Caedmon Mullin produced by Big Pebbles Media featuring Ken and Christine Palmer.Set in stone - Deep Water Soloing
- 2003
- UK
- 8 min
Ken Palmer making the first DWS ascent of his own route, Christine, 8a, Long Quarry Point, South Devon. 'Set in stone - Deep Water Soloing' is a short documentary by Caedmon Mullin produced by Big Pebbles Media featuring Ken and Christine Palmer.Climbing locations
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