With some of the best climbing films covered on this list, there are still a ton of great movies and documentaries on climbing out there. Awardwinning filmmaker elizabeth chai vasarhelyi is the director and producer of free solo, from national geographic documentary films. As for documentaries, among the most recent i would say meru, valley uprising and a line across the sky. The documentary valley uprising captures the history and evolution of rock climbing at the national park in the sierra mountains as more than 50 living climbing legends bring to life the. Oct 09, 2018 rock climbing without safety gear is known as free solo, and it has killed plenty of elite climbers through the years, including honnolds friends. Reel rock 14 streaming and downloadable now climber news. I also threw in some other music documentaries than are not rock music related. Documentary films, sports documentaries, biographical. Before seeing free solo in theaters, watch meru on netflix. Mountaineering and rock climbing movies on netflix. While amazon might be delayed, check out the local elibrary.
Top 10 best climbing documentaries of all time imdb. The climbing enterprise remains of course, but focusing on the movie, and even considering the peculiarities of the free solo approach that brings potential or even likely death into the picture unlike say sport climbing, still too much of personal stuff compared to the climbing itself that was the part i was looking for. Valley uprising is the riveting, unforgettable tale of this bold rock climbing tradition in yosemite national park. Post a reply to whats the best rock climbing influenced songs. If were going old school, then one of my favorite has to be hard grit. Travel to the summit of mount everest, scale the north face of the eiger, and stand atop the peak of k2 with our selection of the best mountain climbing movies. Rock climbing, popularized on social media and the subject of many documentaries, is set to debut in the 2020 tokyo olympic games a sign that the sport has arrived, athletically and economically. The reel rock 14 digital download is now on sale at reel rock. Especially in our current cultural and political climate, truth is often crazier, scarier, and more uplifting than fictionwhich is why its no surprise that 2018 has, to date, been a banner. Elizabeth chai vasarhelyi and jimmy chins dual documentaries about terrifying mountainclimbing adventures make a perfect pairing.
I like to think of it as the free solo for climbers. Ive had trouble finding lists online and was wondering if anyone knew of any. Post a reply to climbing films on netflix log in to reply. From the orange granite of namibia to the lush red sandstone of south africa, africa has some of the most remarkable climbing routes in the world. Apr 23, 2015 the documentary valley uprising captures the history and evolution of rock climbing at the national park in the sierra mountains as more than 50 living climbing legends bring to life the. Two new documentaries premiere this month that showcase recordbreaking climbing feats. The 15 best rock documentaries of all time taste of.
Meet 2018 national geographic adventurer of the year rock. Pro rock climbers, climbing trainers, and other insightful members of the climbing community offer their experiences with training for climbing, the best. Check out our selection of the best climbing movies that you could be watching right now online, on red bull tv or via download. A great list we came across briefly goes through many different climbing movies. I love all the ones about k2 but was hoping there were more on rock climbing. In january, 2015, american rock climbers tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb the dawn wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000 foot rock face in yosemite national park, california. Documentaries that rock a comprehensive list of music documentaries w a focus on rock. Beautiful and at times nailbitingly dramatic, africa fusion follows professional freeclimbers alex honnold and hazel findlay as they travel around the continent tackling some of the largest and most challenging rock faces the continent has to offer. Earlier this month, it also won the british academy of film and television arts bafta award for best documentary. This is a list of every rock music documentary that i have come across. Mar 01, 2015 the 15 best rock documentaries of all time posted on march 1, 2015 september 2, 2019 by george case there are plenty of moving documentaries the fog of war, harlan county, usa, michael apteds up series and plenty of fine rock n roll films american graffiti, backbeat, almost famous, but there are only a select number of really. Rock climbing is one of the most popular pastimes in the world, and this book is designed for anyone who wishes to take it up as a sport.
Drawing on interviews with more than 50 living legends, the documentary depicts the rock climbing revolution that ignited in yosemite valley in the 1950s and 1960 and is still pushing the limits. Both films look at the motivations of extremesport mountain. Codirected with jimmy chin, the film offers an intimate, unflinching portrait of rock climber alex honnold, as he prepares for and then achieves his lifelong dream. In the highstakes pursuit of bigwall climbing, the sharks fin on mount meru may be the ultimate. Climbing is an interesting topic for a movie and there are examples of films from almost every genre. In united states of joes climbers collide with a conservative coal. His subsequent free climbing accomplishments in yosemite national park remain unmatched and made tommy one of the best rock climbers in the world, a perfect contender to. Feb 25, 2019 free solo is the first climbing film to receive such an award. Find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with reallife experiences and advice from fellow climbers. Below are some movie and book suggestions that are climbing, yoga, or fitness related. Coincidentally, our family did a hiking vacation in yosemite a week after alex honnald did this climb. Just watched valley rising and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of what to watch next on netflix. The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention.
The wait for the latest installment of the climbing documentary collection is over. Recently, we watched two great climbing documentaries. Meru official trailer 2015 mountain climbing documentary hd. Apr 21, 2010 find rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with reallife experiences and advice from fellow climbers. Jan 15, 2015 drawing on interviews with more than 50 living legends, the documentary depicts the rock climbing revolution that ignited in yosemite valley in the 1950s and 1960 and is still pushing the limits. Vertical frontier documentary history of rock climbing. Thats why were keeping a running tab of the best documentaries of 2018. The best climbing movies of all time a definitive guide. Watch the trailer for free solo, a stunning, intimate, and vertigoinducing film about rock climber alex honnolds journey to climbing the worlds most famous rock wallel capitan in yosemite. Sender films is a leading producer of climbingmountaineering and outdoor. From john muir in the 1860s to the super athletes of today, vertical frontier is the characterdriven story of the art, sport and philosophy of climbing the legendary big walls of yosemite. The 11 best climbing movies and documentaries conquer. Yosemites rock climbing revolution breaks into the. Without further ado here are the best climbing movies of.
The dawn wall really hit the big screen and brought a huge spotlight to international rock climbing. Narrated by peter sarsgaard, the film features digitallyanimated archival photography, spectacular climbing footage and interviews with yosemite greatsfrom. I was unable or unwilling to get within 100 yards of the edge since at 101 yards there was a 3000 foot cliff. Reel rock 14 is now available to stream and download. Reel rock tour has past seasons available for great shortmidlength documentaries. There are lots of good films about climbing out there, but the ones. Hbo is available through the hbo now streaming app, tv package, or an existing digital subscription. Great wide open challenges the perception of mountain climbers as something akin to kamikaze daredevils. Over seven years in the making, comes a documentary about the history of yosemite rock climbing from sender films. These documentaries, which cover everything from baseball to wrestling to dogsled racing, not only show us the power of competition, but why we compete in. Hosted by neely quinn, the trainingbeta podcast is a weekly conversation with rock climbings best and brightest. This electrifying documentary received the audience award at the 2018 sxsw film festival.
Featuring some of the most harrowing and inspiring tales of human endurance and survival ever told, these are the top 10 best documentaries about mountaineering and rock climbing in my opinion. This means there are interesting climbing movies to watch to suit all preferences, and each can teach you. In each of these beautifully photographed and insightfully observed segments, we recognize each subjects enviable sense of inner calm, and admire their endless quest for grace among the wonders of the natural environment. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the limits of climbing, vying amongst each other for supremacy on yosemites cliffs. While fictionalised for the screen, it is still based on true events. I also broke them up into the best hollywood climbing movies meaning fictional or or based on true stories and the best real climbing documentaries you know, real rock climbing or real mountain climbing. Most people dont know what a carabiner is, how to belay a rope mate, or perform a hand jam. Free solo is the first climbing film to receive such an award. The best documentaries of 2018 streaming on netflix, hbo. The best climbing documentaries showcase the worlds finest climbers pitting their skills against the worlds toughest climbs. The 15 best rock documentaries of all time posted on march 1, 2015 september 2, 2019 by george case there are plenty of moving documentaries the fog of war, harlan county, usa, michael apteds up series and plenty of fine rock n roll films american graffiti, backbeat, almost famous, but there are only a select number of really. Cameras follow tommy caldwell and kevin jorgeson as they take on the staggering challenge of freeclimbing yosemites most formidable rock formation.
Sep 01, 2014 and up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the limits of climbing, vying amongst each other for supremacy on yosemites cliffs. Climbing documentaries are confined to specialist webonly tv stations or mountain film festivals. The climbing enterprise remains of course, but focusing on the movie, and even considering the peculiarities of the free solo approach that brings potential or even likely death into the picture unlike say sport climbing, still too much of personal stuff compared to the climbing itself that was the part i. Mar 01, 2018 watch the trailer for free solo, a stunning, intimate, and vertigoinducing film about rock climber alex honnolds journey to climbing the worlds most famous rock wallel capitan in yosemite. Hit play on these runningfocused documentaries and youll get your miles in, even if you dont complete them yourself. Just some examples of the genres of climbing movies include biographical, drama, disaster, thriller, horror, action, and even comedy. Hosted by neely quinn, the trainingbeta podcast is a weekly conversation with rock climbing s best and brightest.
For those times when youre not in the mood for unwinding with a book but are still looking for a dose of adventurous inspiration with a side of popcorn, a mountaineering film is the solution. The best documentaries on netflix right now digital trends. I have also watched redbulls doc about david lama free climbing the cerro torre but i wasnt too impressed. The documentaries and video materials provided in this category are concerned with every aspect of music, from its therapeutic significance to the contemporary genres and the overall state of the music industry. We explored a few mountain climbing dramas, action flicks, climbing documentaries, and short films. Some seriously great climbing documentaries and films that will keep you feeling motivated for plenty of time to come. It covers subjects including equipment, knots, belaying, leading, seconding and abseiling. When climbing documentaries were as popular as cookery. Alex honnold is a professional adventure rock climber whose audacious free solo ascents of americas biggest. Pro rock climbers, climbing trainers, and other insightful members of the climbing community offer their experiences with training for climbing, the best diet for climbing, and their personal stories with climbing. Dec 19, 2018 especially in our current cultural and political climate, truth is often crazier, scarier, and more uplifting than fictionwhich is why its no surprise that 2018 has, to date, been a banner. Weve put together a list of the best mountaineering films available to watch today. Sep 28, 2018 elizabeth chai vasarhelyi and jimmy chins dual documentaries about terrifying mountainclimbing adventures make a perfect pairing. The best climbing videos on the internet all in one place, from bouldering, sport, trad and ice to training, technical skills and the weekend whipper.
If you have suggestions, please scroll to the bottom to fill out the form. Mar 17, 2019 these documentaries, which cover everything from baseball to wrestling to dogsled racing, not only show us the power of competition, but why we compete in the first place. Each one shows slightly different elements and insights into the world of rock, filled with characters and legends who have made climbing what it is today. Jan 19, 2018 on the west coast of sweden, in the north of bohuslan county, lies one of europes most beautiful and bestkept climbing secrets, with its granite walls, squarecut dihedrals, razorsharp. The 15 best sports documentaries to watch on netflix in 2020. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Vasarhelyi is the director and producer of free solo, from national geographic documentary films. Comprehensive list of all the mountaineering and rock climbing movies on netflix rentals including documentaries, historical and fictional movies. Many of us will never climb mountains as treacherous as the brave individuals in these mountaineering documentaries, but that doesnt stop us wanting to watch documentaries about their tales from the tragedies to the moments of accomplishment. Documentaries that rock a comprehensive list of music. Illustrated by spectacular old and new footage shot on those granite walls, the story is told by the climbers. Rock climbing documentaries, on the other hand, are not so popular.
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