Life by the Fingertips (1982)
Life By The Fingertips is a documentary film by Jean-Paul Janssen released in 1982, directing Patrick Edlinger totally living his passion, climbing, which he practices here solo ("with bare hands"), it that is, without a rope or any kind of insurance. The film begins with a session of solo sea crossings on the Piade site near Toulon. In the second part, Patrick Edlinger trains in Buoux before carving a solo route in this now famous climbing site. This mythical film in more than one way is considered the first climbing film, that is to say where climbing is an activity in itself and not a means of preparing for mountaineering. His media success was such that he propelled Patrick Edlinger to the rank of world star, and above all he made climbing known to the general public, and was even nominated for the César for best documentary short film.
Cast
- Patrick Edlinger - Self
Screenplay
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures
Keywords
extreme sports, mountain climbing, mountaineering, free climbing, 1980s, escalade, patrick edlinger, french climbers, solo climbing, goat climber, التسلق, arrampicata
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life by the Fingertips about?
- Life By The Fingertips is a documentary film by Jean-Paul Janssen released in 1982, directing Patrick Edlinger totally living his passion, climbing, which he practices here solo ("with bare hands"), it that is, without a rope or any kind of insurance. The film begins with a session of solo sea crossings on the Piade site near Toulon. In the second part, Patrick Edlinger trains in Buoux before carving a solo route in this now famous climbing site. This mythical film in more than one way is considered the first climbing film, that is to say where climbing is an activity in itself and not a means of preparing for mountaineering. His media success was such that he propelled Patrick Edlinger to the rank of world star, and above all he made climbing known to the general public, and was even nominated for the César for best documentary short film.
- Who directed Life by the Fingertips?
- Life by the Fingertips was directed by Jean-Paul Janssen.
- Who stars in Life by the Fingertips?
- Life by the Fingertips stars Patrick Edlinger.
- How long is Life by the Fingertips?
- Life by the Fingertips has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Life by the Fingertips?
- Life by the Fingertips is a Documentary film.
- Where was Life by the Fingertips produced?
- Life by the Fingertips was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Life by the Fingertips?
- The themes of Life by the Fingertips include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.