The Man Who Returns from Above (2004)
What compels a man to push the limits of what is attainable ever higher? After thirty years of relentless struggle with the highest peaks on earth, Marc Batard has finally found the answers to these questions. He had to reach the summit of Everest twice, once shattering the record for fastest time in 24 hours without oxygen, and climb the most difficult faces of the Alps to glimpse the path to inner healing. It was through physical suffering that he was able to confront the pain of his soul. He was finally able to talk about the violence of his childhood, the shock he carried like a ball and chain for decades. Having completed his summit therapy, Marc Batard tells his story in this documentary by Gilles Perret.
Cast
- Marc Batard - Self
- Jean-Michel Asselin - Self
- Alan Batard - Self
Screenplay
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures
Keywords
himalaya mountain range, extreme sports, biography, pioneer, portrait, mountaineering, mount everest, chamonix, alpinism, alpes, marc batard
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man Who Returns from Above about?
- What compels a man to push the limits of what is attainable ever higher? After thirty years of relentless struggle with the highest peaks on earth, Marc Batard has finally found the answers to these questions. He had to reach the summit of Everest twice, once shattering the record for fastest time in 24 hours without oxygen, and climb the most difficult faces of the Alps to glimpse the path to inner healing. It was through physical suffering that he was able to confront the pain of his soul. He was finally able to talk about the violence of his childhood, the shock he carried like a ball and chain for decades. Having completed his summit therapy, Marc Batard tells his story in this documentary by Gilles Perret.
- Who directed The Man Who Returns from Above?
- The Man Who Returns from Above was directed by Gilles Perret.
- Who stars in The Man Who Returns from Above?
- The Man Who Returns from Above stars Marc Batard, Jean-Michel Asselin, Alan Batard.
- How long is The Man Who Returns from Above?
- The Man Who Returns from Above has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is The Man Who Returns from Above?
- The Man Who Returns from Above is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Man Who Returns from Above produced?
- The Man Who Returns from Above was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The Man Who Returns from Above?
- The themes of The Man Who Returns from Above include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.