The Alpinist

    Genre
    Documentary
  • |
    • Runtime
    93 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG-13
  • |
    • Release Date
    2021
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Peter Mortimer
DIRECTED BY:
Nick Rosen
CAST INCLUDES:
Alex Honnold, Reinhold Messner, Marc-Andre Leclerc, Brette Harrington, Barry Blanchard

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Veteran filmmaker Peter Mortimer (THE DAWN WALL) sets out to make a film about Marc-André Leclerc, but struggles to keep up with his elusive subject. Then, Leclerc embarks on a historic adventure in Patagonia that will redefine what is possible in solo climbing. Rated 93% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, THE ALPINIST is an intimate documentary of a young visionary who followed the trail of his own passion, despite the heaviest of possible consequences.

SYNOPSIS

Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, far from the limelight. On remote alpine faces, the free-spirited 23-year-old Canadian makes some of the boldest solo ascents in history. Yet, he draws scant attention. With no cameras, no rope, and no margin for error, Leclerc’s approach is the essence of solo adventure.

The Alpinist

    Genre
    Documentary
  • |
    • Runtime
    93 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    PG-13
  • |
    • Release Date
    2021
  • |
    • Countries
    USA
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Peter Mortimer
DIRECTED BY
Nick Rosen
CAST INCLUDES
Alex Honnold, Reinhold Messner, Marc-Andre Leclerc, Brette Harrington, Barry Blanchard
Veteran filmmaker Peter Mortimer (THE DAWN WALL) sets out to make a film about Marc-André Leclerc, but struggles to keep up with his elusive subject. Then, Leclerc embarks on a historic adventure in Patagonia that will redefine what is possible in solo climbing. Rated 93% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, THE ALPINIST is an intimate documentary of a young visionary who followed the trail of his own passion, despite the heaviest of possible consequences.

Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, far from the limelight. On remote alpine faces, the free-spirited 23-year-old Canadian makes some of the boldest solo ascents in history. Yet, he draws scant attention. With no cameras, no rope, and no margin for error, Leclerc’s approach is the essence of solo adventure.

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