Rock Queen
Synopsis
Catherine Destivelle has deservedly become the most famous female climber in the world. She rose to prominence with historic climbs, such as the free ascent of the Nameless Tower in Pakistan, and solo winter ascents of the classic north faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger, climbs that have never been repeated by any woman. She also made history in sport climbing by winning the world championship title. In 1997, this time in Scotland, on the iconic Old Man of Hoy route, opened by Bonington, Patey & Baillie, Martin Belderson crowned Destivelle Queen of the Rock. She was four months pregnant when she made this 137-meter ascent, which was not difficult but on tricky rock.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Belderson
- Original Title
- Rock Queen
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Discovery Channel International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Belderson
Barry Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Belderson
Director
Barry Reynolds
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Queen
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What is Rock Queen about?
Catherine Destivelle has deservedly become the most famous female climber in the world. She rose to prominence with historic climbs, such as the free ascent of the Nameless Tower in Pakistan, and solo winter ascents of the classic north faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger, climbs that have never been repeated by any woman. She also made history in sport climbing by winning the world championship title. In 1997, this time in Scotland, on the iconic Old Man of Hoy route, opened by Bonington, Patey & Baillie, Martin Belderson crowned Destivelle Queen of the Rock. She was four months pregnant when she made this 137-meter ascent, which was not difficult but on tricky rock.
Who directed Rock Queen?
Rock Queen was directed by Martin Belderson.
Who stars in Rock Queen?
The principal cast of Rock Queen includes Catherine Destivelle, Érik Decamp, Jim Curran, John Whittle.
When was Rock Queen released and how long is it?
Rock Queen was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 50m.