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The Alpinist
Documentary · 2021
The life of Canadian mountain climber Marc-André Leclerc as he pushes the boundaries of climbing while on an expedition to Patagonia.
The sides of The Alpinist
- A young climber who avoids cameras
- Solo climbs without a rope
- A winter expedition to Patagonia
The Alpinist is good for you if…
- you love huge mountains, ice and rock walls.
- you like climbing footage shot from impossible angles.
- you like watching someone alone on a wall, one move at a time.
The Alpinist is bad for you if…
- you can't watch a real family live with what solo climbing might cost.
- you want a relaxed outdoor film. Every climb here is a life or death risk.
About: freedom · risk · solitude
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