THE ALPINIST

12A FILM OUT 24 SEPTEMBER CINEMAS

From Yosemite origin story Valley Uprising to the epic Reel Rock series, filmmaker Peter Mortimer often unearths interesting tales in the rock-climbing community. In The Alpinist, he tracks a thrilling and poignant journey for his most intimate film yet. This biographical documentary charts the life of the late, unsung adventurer Marc-André Leclerc, who completed ascents that even filled Free Solo subject Alex Honnold with envy. The inscrutable subject often seeks distance, but the director’s shrewd approach ensures the film remains compelling.