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The Fanatic Search
“La quête fanatique...”
6.2 / 10• 2008• 1h 54m•NR• Spanish
AdventureDocumentary
Storyline
A film that captures the spirit of "Fanaticos" climbers—those who have dedicated their lives to the sport. Living in vans and working odd jobs, they forge their own paths in pursuit of an obsession: the joy of climbing increasingly spectacular cliffs, pushing their limits, and sharing moments of camaraderie with friends. After a gentle opening featuring stunning footage of deep-water soloing in Mallorca, the film gradually builds in intensity. It shows Sharma tackling "Golpe De Estado" in Siurana (a route potentially rated 9b) and Dani Andrada nailing most of the moves on some of the most extreme routes in the Ali Baba cave at Rodellar, alongside other inspiring sequences of successful ascents across Spain (Siurana, Santa Linya, Rodellar).
Cast & Crew
Chris Sharma
Self
Lead
Daniel Andrada
Self
Adam Ondra
Self
Philippe Ribière
Self
Daila Ojeda
Self
Dave Graham
Self
Eduard Marín Garcia
Self
Géraud Fanguin
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Laurent Triay's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Fanatic Search is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
