Storyline
"Incantations," narrated by Chris Bonington, is a documentary about the first ascent of "Incantations" (E6-6b) on the Tophet wall in Wasdale, UK, by British climbers Pete Whillance and Dave Armstrong in August 1984. Directed by Paul Berriff in 1985 and produced by Border Television, it is part of the Lakeland Rock documentary series (5/6), which today constitute important documents of the history of modern free climbing and its evolution.
Cast & Crew
Pete Whillance
Self
Lead
Dave Armstrong
Self
Chris Bonington
Narrator
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Paul Berriff's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Incantations is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
