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Pure

2009 · 67 min

A meditative, visually striking documentary that immerses you in the quiet intensity and physical artistry of bouldering.

Overview: PURE is 19 extraordinary climbers in six countries on three continents; Nalle Hukkataival: This young climber from Finland spent his time on the World Cup circuit and now focuses on climbing some of the toughest rocks on the planet. Kevin Jorgeson: Exclusive footage of his first solo ascents in California. A unique perspective on the mental control needed to solo and the re-education needed when making a mistake. Kilian Fischhuber: Winner of the 2008 Men's Bouldering World Cup. Anna Stoehr: Aged 20, she won the 2008 Women's Bouldering World Cup. Fred Nicole: The legend of bouldering, author of achievements in hardest boulders in the world. The leader and grandmaster of the sport. Cody Roth: Enthusiastic about climbing just about anything, he achieves breathtaking first ascents here from Rocklands to Europe.

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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
ambition
survival
nature
identity
Places: wilderness
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: documentary
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Action	4
Horror	0
Humour	3
Realism	9
Romance	0
Tension	5
Darkness	2
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: adventure, documentary
Directed by: Chuck Fryberger
Starring: Fred Nicole, Nalle Hukkataival, Kevin Jorgeson, François Nicole, Kilian Fischhuber, Anna Stöhr, Cody Roth
Runtime: 67 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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