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The Verdon Gorge, The Origin Of Sport Climbing
10.0 / 10• 2016• 9m•NR• English
DocumentaryAdventure
Storyline
Released in 2016, the short film by Keith Ladzinski, Josh Povec and Andy Mann traces the origins of sport climbing in the legendary Verdon Gorges, which Americans inevitably compare to the US Grand Canyon. The Verdon is where climbing flourished in the 1970s. Through the eyes and experiences of Bruno Clément, Alan Carne, Emily Harrington, François Guillot, Matt Segal and Jonathan Siegrist, we take a look back in (very beautiful) images at the different routes of the Verdon Gorges.
Cast & Crew
François Guillot
Self
Lead
Emily Harrington
Self
Matt Segal
Self
Alan Carne
Self
Nina Caprez
Self
Jonathan Siegrist
Self
Bruno Clément
Self
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Andy Mann's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Verdon Gorge, The Origin Of Sport Climbing is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
