
The Alpinist(2021)
Overview
Marc-André Leclerc, an exceptional climber, has made solo his religion and ice his homeland. When filmmaker Peter Mortimer begins his film, he places his camera at the base of a British Columbia cliff and waits patiently for the star climber to come down to answer his questions. Marc André, a little uncomfortable, prefers to return to the depths of the forest where he lives in a tent with his girlfriend Brette Harrington. In the heart of winter, Peter films vertiginous solos on fragile ice. He tries to make appointments with the climber who is never there and does not seem really concerned by this camera pointed at him "For me, it would not be a solo if there was someone else" . Marc-André is thus, the "pure light" of the mountaineers of his time, which marvel Barry Blanchard, Alex Honnold or Reinhold Messner, interviewed in the film. An event film for an extraordinary character.
Director
Nick Rosen
Studio
Roadside Attractions
Revenue
$1M
Cast

Marc-André Leclerc
as Self

Brette Harrington
as Self

Alex Honnold
as Self

Reinhold Messner
as Self

Ueli Steck
as Self (archive footage)

Dean Potter
as Self (archive footage)

Derek Hersey
as Self (archive footage)

Jon Walsh
as Self

Tommy Caldwell
as Self (archive footage)

Austin Siadak
as Self

Peter Mortimer
as Self
Barry Blanchard
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2021
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Box Office
$1M
Production Companies
Roadside Attractions • Universal Pictures • Dogwoof
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Alpinist?▼
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What is The Alpinist about?▼
Marc-André Leclerc, an exceptional climber, has made solo his religion and ice his homeland. When filmmaker Peter Mortimer begins his film, he places his camera at the base of a British Columbia cliff and waits patiently for the star climber to come down to answer his questions. Marc André, a little uncomfortable, prefers to return to the depths of the forest where he lives in a tent with his girlfriend Brette Harrington. In the heart of winter, Peter films vertiginous solos on fragile ice. He tries to make appointments with the climber who is never there and does not seem really concerned by this camera pointed at him "For me, it would not be a solo if there was someone else" . Marc-André is thus, the "pure light" of the mountaineers of his time, which marvel Barry Blanchard, Alex Honnold or Reinhold Messner, interviewed in the film. An event film for an extraordinary character.
Who directed The Alpinist?▼
The Alpinist was directed by Nick Rosen and released in 2021. It is a documentary, adventure film.
How long is The Alpinist?▼
The Alpinist has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in The Alpinist?▼
The cast of The Alpinist includes Marc-André Leclerc as Self, Brette Harrington as Self, Alex Honnold as Self, Reinhold Messner as Self, Ueli Steck as Self (archive footage) and more.
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