The Future of Climbing

A thoughtful, visually striking documentary that balances awe for the sport with concern for its future.

Directed by

Guillaume Broust

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Cédric Lachat, Catherine Destivelle, Lynn Hill

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Nature, environment, identity, trauma

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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