Katia, Closest to Heaven (2009)
On the border between Argentina and Chile, Katia Lafaille, widow of the mountaineer Jean-Christophe Lafaille, sets out on one of the hardest treks in the world. Thirteen days of joy and suffering, to conquer the summit of Mount Aconcagua, the 'Colossus of America', which stands at 6,962 meters... Trek movie, a roadmap of an exceptional human adventure, the film is to see for the breathtaking beauty of the landscapes and for the will of this woman who seems to have some accounts to settle with the mountain.
Director: Adrien Gemonet, Nicolas Grimard
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: May 5, 2009
Cast
- Katia Lafaille - Herself
- Andrés García - Himself
- Miguel Douras - Himself
- Eduardo Ibarra - Himself
Production: System TV
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High
Keywords
mountaineering, andes mountains, alpinism, aconcagua
More Films by Director: Adrien Gemonet, Nicolas Grimard
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Katia, Closest to Heaven about?
- On the border between Argentina and Chile, Katia Lafaille, widow of the mountaineer Jean-Christophe Lafaille, sets out on one of the hardest treks in the world. Thirteen days of joy and suffering, to conquer the summit of Mount Aconcagua, the 'Colossus of America', which stands at 6,962 meters... Trek movie, a roadmap of an exceptional human adventure, the film is to see for the breathtaking beauty of the landscapes and for the will of this woman who seems to have some accounts to settle with the mountain.
- Who directed Katia, Closest to Heaven?
- Katia, Closest to Heaven was directed by Adrien Gemonet, Nicolas Grimard.
- Who stars in Katia, Closest to Heaven?
- Katia, Closest to Heaven stars Katia Lafaille, Andrés García, Miguel Douras, Eduardo Ibarra.
- How long is Katia, Closest to Heaven?
- Katia, Closest to Heaven has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Katia, Closest to Heaven?
- Katia, Closest to Heaven is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was Katia, Closest to Heaven produced?
- Katia, Closest to Heaven was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Katia, Closest to Heaven?
- The themes of Katia, Closest to Heaven include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.