Beyond the Summits

For climbers in the 80s and 90s, Catherine Destivelle is a myth, one of the world’s best, and then she moved, literally, to higher ground, her career culminating in solo ascents on the Eiger, the Dru, among others. Though her face remains familiar, she has faded from the climbing magazines in recent years. Here, now, we’re invited to follow her on three spectacular ascents in the Alps. She shares the sense of freedom and passion that the mountains inspire and the pleasure of reaching the summits. More than just an intimate portrait of Destivelle, the film sheds light on the close relationships that develop between climbers. The breathtaking cinematography, shot in such a way that it will make you feel that you are there with her in the magnificent Alpine environment, dwarfed by the immensity of soaring rock faces.