The Alpinist
93 Minutes, Rated PG-13
Directed by Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen
If you were a fan of Free Solo… do we have a movie for you.
Marc-Andre Leclerc is a rare bird, even amongst climbers.
His climbing technique and ambition are unlike anything the climbing community has encountered before, which makes him an incredible climber.
And an extraordinarily difficult documentary subject.
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.
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 (THE DAWN WALL) 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.
The Alpinist can be seen exclusively in theaters beginning September 10.
View the trailer HERE.
The Alpinist features Marc-André Leclerc, Brette Harrington, Alex Honnold, Reinhold Messner, and Barry Blanchard.
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