The Measure of the Feat (1987)

The Measure of the Feat (1987) poster

A film about the preparation of the "Trilogy For a Single Man," about the medical and nutritional monitoring of French mountaineer Christophe Profit during his climbing "trilogy" and the period of intensive training that preceded one of the most fabulous "chains" ever made by a mountaineer. On March 12 and 13, 1987, Christophe Profit, then 26, successfully climbed the three largest north faces of the Alps in winter in 40 hours: Grandes Jorasses, Eiger, Matterhorn. But beyond this coverage of the event, it is the behind-the-scenes that is revealed, the story of this project, the ups and downs of its preparations and the personality of its author, a dancer of the verticals, who concentrates at his fingertips the energy and reflexes of life itself.

Director: Nicolas Philibert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 23 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: André Giroud
Editing: Marie-Hélène Quinton
Production: Les Films d'Ici
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures

Keywords

mountaineering, alpinism, north face, french climbers, goat climber, speed climbing, alpine trilogy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Measure of the Feat about?
A film about the preparation of the "Trilogy For a Single Man," about the medical and nutritional monitoring of French mountaineer Christophe Profit during his climbing "trilogy" and the period of intensive training that preceded one of the most fabulous "chains" ever made by a mountaineer. On March 12 and 13, 1987, Christophe Profit, then 26, successfully climbed the three largest north faces of the Alps in winter in 40 hours: Grandes Jorasses, Eiger, Matterhorn. But beyond this coverage of the event, it is the behind-the-scenes that is revealed, the story of this project, the ups and downs of its preparations and the personality of its author, a dancer of the verticals, who concentrates at his fingertips the energy and reflexes of life itself.
Who directed The Measure of the Feat?
The Measure of the Feat was directed by Nicolas Philibert.
Who stars in The Measure of the Feat?
The Measure of the Feat stars Christophe Profit.
How long is The Measure of the Feat?
The Measure of the Feat has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is The Measure of the Feat?
The Measure of the Feat is a Documentary film.
Where was The Measure of the Feat produced?
The Measure of the Feat was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Measure of the Feat?
The themes of The Measure of the Feat include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.