The Climb
Synopsis
What spurred them on and what kept them going? Were they prepared to fail, or worse, to fall? Behind the climbers was a team of tacticians, climbing experts, supporters (and lawyers) who planned and rehearsed with them - but ultimately had to let them climb alone.
A story of courage, endurance and the power of teamwork.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Debate Strand - World premiere
Details
- Year
- 2017
- Type of project
- Features
- Running time
- 92 mins
- Format
- c300, Go-Pro, Archive
- Director
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Michael Woodward 1st Feature
- Producer
- Kelly Broad, Mike Morrison, Paul Harry Thomas
- Executive Producer
- Danny Simmonds, Mark Cox, Phil Kent
- Editor
- Michael Woodward
- Director of Photography
- Chris Newcombe, Leah Borromeo, Simon Aldridge, Felix Gonzales
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
UK, USA coproduction
Bobo Kaminski
Kelly BroadFear of Fear Ltd
32-40 Tontine StreetFolkestone
CT20 1JU
Sales Company
The Works International Sales Ltd.
Brian Shingles5th Floor, Fairgate House
78 New Oxford Street
London
WC1A 1HB
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