The Fanatic Search
“La quête fanatique...”
2008•M•1h 54m•6.2•Released
AdventureDocumentary
A film that captures the spirit of "Fanaticos" climbers—those who have dedicated their lives to the sport. Living in vans and working odd jobs, they forge their own paths in pursuit of an obsession: the joy of climbing increasingly spectacular cliffs, pushing their limits, and sharing moments of camaraderie with friends. After a gentle opening featuring stunning footage of deep-water soloing in Mallorca, the film gradually builds in intensity. It shows Sharma tackling "Golpe De Estado" in Siurana (a route potentially rated 9b) and Dani Andrada nailing most of the moves on some of the most extreme routes in the Ali Baba cave at Rodellar, alongside other inspiring sequences of successful ascents across Spain (Siurana, Santa Linya, Rodellar).
Director
Laurent Triay
Writer
Laurent Triay
Languages
English, Spanish
Studio
Work Less Climb More
Cast
Chris Sharma
Self
Daniel Andrada
Self
Adam Ondra
Self
Philippe Ribière
Self
Daila Ojeda
Self
Dave Graham
Self
Eduard Marín Garcia
Self
Géraud Fanguin
Self
Miquel Riera
Self
Mariona Martí
Self
Carlos Logroño
Self
David Andrada
Self
Ruth Planells
Self
Adrea Chiebova
Self
David Brasco
Self
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