Barefoot Charles (2022)

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Discreet legend of Fontainebleau, Charles Albert, nicknamed Mowgli, continues to push the limits with his barefoot block creations. Climbing without slippers forces him to find original methods, to compensate with the strength of his arms and fingers. "Climbing is not just about a grade", he explains, "We have the possibility of doing what we want, climbing blindfolded, barefoot... All while seeking fluidity in our movements. The only limit to creating new challenges is your imagination.” He very rarely appears in the specialized media, has not made the Olympics or even major international competitions. Yet he is one of the best bouldering climbers in the world. For the record, in January 2019, he was the second in the world to offer a 9a rating for his long-standing project "No Kpotes Only". A year later, his boulder will be downgraded to 8c/+, still remaining one of the most extreme passages on the planet.

Director: Josh Lowell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date:

Cast

Cinematography: Josh Lowell, Brett Lowell
Editing: Josh Lowell, Alex Ferrante
Production: Sender Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en

Keywords

bouldering, rock climbing, fontainebleau, reel rock, escalade, french climbers, goat climber

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barefoot Charles about?
Discreet legend of Fontainebleau, Charles Albert, nicknamed Mowgli, continues to push the limits with his barefoot block creations. Climbing without slippers forces him to find original methods, to compensate with the strength of his arms and fingers. "Climbing is not just about a grade", he explains, "We have the possibility of doing what we want, climbing blindfolded, barefoot... All while seeking fluidity in our movements. The only limit to creating new challenges is your imagination.” He very rarely appears in the specialized media, has not made the Olympics or even major international competitions. Yet he is one of the best bouldering climbers in the world. For the record, in January 2019, he was the second in the world to offer a 9a rating for his long-standing project "No Kpotes Only". A year later, his boulder will be downgraded to 8c/+, still remaining one of the most extreme passages on the planet.
Who directed Barefoot Charles?
Barefoot Charles was directed by Josh Lowell.
Who stars in Barefoot Charles?
Barefoot Charles stars Charles Albert, Pierre Allain, Christophe Laumone, Arthur Delicque.
How long is Barefoot Charles?
Barefoot Charles has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Barefoot Charles?
Barefoot Charles is a Documentary film.
Where was Barefoot Charles produced?
Barefoot Charles was produced in United States of America.