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Sur le fil des 4000

Grand Prize

Sur le fil des 4000

“This film is about a beautiful adventure shared by two friends,” says festival jury member Laurence Gouault. “It shows their passion, love, and respect for the mountains and allows us to share the last journey of a great climber.”

France, 2004, 50 minutes

Directed by Gilles Chappaz

Produced by Philippe Savoyat, Babeth Leprince, Quentin Mourey, Eric Blanc

Production company: Migoo Productions/Ville de Grenoble/Association La Grande Cordée (France)

On March 1, 2004, Patrick Bérhault and Philippe Magnin set out to climb all 82 summits above 4000 metres in the Alps. Well-known for their solid experience and purist approach to climbing, they brave changing weather and strong emotions as they proceed on their long journey. On April 28, they are making their way along Nadelgrat, an interminable ridge leading up to their 67th summit, when destiny steps in.

This film was part of Saturday Evening at Eric Harvie