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Core

2010 · 88 min

A crisp, immersive portrait of climbers and their landscapes, equal parts athletic spectacle and quiet character study.

Tagline: Go to the heart of the sport.
Overview: CORE goes to the heart of climbing. Join an international cast of the sport's most dedicated athletes as they stick it when it matters most. Shot in 35mm Ultra High Definition, get ready to see every detail of some of the nastiest pieces of rock ever climbed. CORE exposes the contrast in landscape and lifestyle that defines the sport. A close examination of each character offers perspective beyond just their achievements on the stone.

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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 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
nature
identity
friendship
Places: wilderness
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	5
Horror	1
Humour	3
Realism	9
Romance	1
Tension	5
Darkness	2
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	5

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Genres: documentary
Directed by: Chuck Fryberger
Starring: Nalle Hukkataival, Fred Nicole, Matt Wilder, Kilian Fischhuber, Kevin Jorgeson, BJ Tilden, Lucas Preti, Cody Roth
Runtime: 88 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

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