Storyline
With the proliferation of private climbing gyms and the sport's inclusion in the Olympic Games, climbing, long a counter-cultural movement, is undergoing a profound transformation and facing a major paradox. On the one hand, private gyms are enjoying increasing popularity, while on the other, natural climbing sites are under serious threat. What vertical legacy will we leave to future generations? Is outdoor climbing destined to disappear? What will the future hold for climbing? Led by Cédric Lachat, a multi-award-winning Swiss climber, the film provides an international overview of this counter-culture, which has recently become a social phenomenon.
Cast & Crew
Cédric Lachat
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Lead
Catherine Destivelle
Self (archive footage)
Lynn Hill
Self (archive footage)
Solenne Piret
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Charlotte Durif
Self
Julia Chanourdie
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Eline Le Menestrel
Self
Théo Blass
Self
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Guillaume Broust's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Future of Climbing is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
