# The Alpinist (2021)

> A publicity-shy young climber pursues nearly impossible solo ascents across remote mountains, turning alpinism into a breathtaking meditation on freedom and risk.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/481947

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Documentary, Adventure
- Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen
- Cast: Marc-André Leclerc, Brette Harrington, Alex Honnold, Reinhold Messner, Ueli Steck, Dean Potter, Derek Hersey, Jon Walsh
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11790780/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: awe-struck, intimate, tense, adventure movie night, outdoor film night

## Synopsis

Experience the breathtaking world of solo climbing through the eyes of a true adventurer.

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