Ballade à Devil's Tower (1992)

Ballade à Devil's Tower (1992) poster

At the peak of her career as a rock climber, Catherine Destivelle goes to the United States to get away from the competitions and to recharge batteries. There, Destivelle travels by car through Utah and Wyoming to make spectacular free solo ascents in Indian Creek, where she soloes 'Supercrack' (5.10d), in Dead Horse Point State Park, and on the iconic Devil's Tower, where she climbs unroped the second half of the classic 130-foot route 'El Matador' (5.10d).

Director: Pierre-Antoine Hiroz
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Benoît Fromanger
Editing: Emmanuelle Nobécourt, Corine Lesage
Production: Les Films d'Ici, Canal+, RTS, National Geographic Films
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High

Keywords

black hills, mountaineering, free climbing, free solo, escalade, mountain documentary, french climbers, solo climbing, catherine destivelle, devil's tower, indian creek, colorado plateau, wasatch plateau

More Films by Director: Pierre-Antoine Hiroz
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballade à Devil's Tower about?
At the peak of her career as a rock climber, Catherine Destivelle goes to the United States to get away from the competitions and to recharge batteries. There, Destivelle travels by car through Utah and Wyoming to make spectacular free solo ascents in Indian Creek, where she soloes 'Supercrack' (5.10d), in Dead Horse Point State Park, and on the iconic Devil's Tower, where she climbs unroped the second half of the classic 130-foot route 'El Matador' (5.10d).
Who directed Ballade à Devil's Tower?
Ballade à Devil's Tower was directed by Pierre-Antoine Hiroz.
Who stars in Ballade à Devil's Tower?
Ballade à Devil's Tower stars Catherine Destivelle, Beth Wald, Richard Roctor, Daniel Asher.
How long is Ballade à Devil's Tower?
Ballade à Devil's Tower has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Ballade à Devil's Tower?
Ballade à Devil's Tower is a Documentary, Adventure film.
Where was Ballade à Devil's Tower produced?
Ballade à Devil's Tower was produced in France.
What are the themes of Ballade à Devil's Tower?
The themes of Ballade à Devil's Tower include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.