The Alpinist
When filmmaker Peter Mortimer encounters an elusive young climber named Marc-André Leclerc, an evolution in free solo mountaineering unfolds. Along the two-year journey up high alpine peaks and steep frozen waterfalls, Peter explores Marc’s connection to nature, his uncompromising quest for adventure, and the risks he takes to pursue his passion.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Nick Rosen, Peter Mortimer
Actors: Alex Honnold, Austin Siadak, Brette Harrington, Marc-André Leclerc, Michelle Kuipers, Peter Mortimer, Reinhold Messner, Will Gadd
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