The Future of Climbing

The story

With the proliferation of private climbing gyms and the sport's inclusion in the Olympic Games, climbing, long a counter-cultural movement, is undergoing a profound transformation and facing a major paradox. On the one hand, private gyms are enjoying increasing popularity, while on the other, natural climbing sites are under serious threat. What vertical legacy will we leave to future generations? Is outdoor climbing destined to disappear? What will the future hold for climbing? Led by Cédric Lachat, a multi-award-winning Swiss climber, the film provides an international overview of this counter-culture, which has recently become a social phenomenon.

Cast

C Cédric Lachat C Catherine DestivelleSelf (archive footage) L Lynn HillSelf (archive footage) S Solenne Piret C Charlotte DurifSelf J Julia Chanourdie E Eline Le MenestrelSelf T Théo BlassSelf P Patrick EdlingerSelf (archive footage) C Chris SharmaSelf A Alexander HuberSelf D Dave Graham

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P Pierre AllainSelf (archive footage) G Gaston RébuffatSelf (archive footage) E Eduard Marín GarciaSelf M Marc le MenestrelSelf P Patxi UsobiagaSelf G Gregoire ClouzeauSelf C Christophe CazinSelf M Mauro CalibaniSelf E Egon BernasconiSelf G Grégoire De BelmontSelf