Roped

A thoughtful, scenic documentary that moves at a steady pace, blending mountain history with present-day concerns.

Directed by

Pierre Cadot, Thomas Guerrin

Genres

Documentary, History

Starring

Gaston Rébuffat, Christophe Profit, Vivian Bruchez

Tagline

200 years in the eyes of Chamonix guides

Overview

The history of the Chamonix Guides Company is inseparable from that of mountaineering and the valley where it was born. For 200 years, guides have risen to multiple challenges, making their organization a legend. Today, they are the actors of a changing mountain: overcrowding, global warming, loss of freedom—the causes are multiple. This film is at a crossroads. Between tradition and modernity, it traces the history of the Chamonix Guides Company, evoking the incredible challenges it has met with dignity and those it now faces.

How it feels

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

About

Nature, trauma, work, environment

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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