The Alpinist

(2021)

★ 7.8 IMDb · 188 votes

Genres: Documentary, Adventure

Year: 2021

Runtime: 92 мин

Country: United Kingdom, United States of America

Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen

Cast: Marc-André Leclerc, Brette Harrington, Алекс Хоннольд, Reinhold Messner, Ули Штек, Dean Potter, Derek Hersey, Jon Walsh, Tommy Caldwell, Austin Siadak

Plot

The life of Canadian mountain climber Marc-André Leclerc as he pushes the boundaries of climbing while on an expedition to Patagonia.

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. Nomadic and publicity shy, he doesn't own a phone or car, and is reluctant to let a film crew in on his pure vision of climbing. Veteran filmmaker Peter Mortimer sets out to make a film about 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.