The Center Of The Universe
Synopsis
The Center Of The Universe chronicles four days in the life of German climber Alexander Huber in Yosemite Valley, California. Living the typical Yosemite vagabond lifestyle, Alex reflects on his goal of successfully free-climbing "El Corazon" (35 pitches, 8a) on the famous El Capitan face, which is a combination of the historic routes "Salathé," "Albatross," "Son of Heart," and "Heart Route," connected by newly laid out sections. 35 challenging pitches, combining technicality, stamina, and commitment, with difficulty levels up to 8a. The film showcases the unique style of climbing in Yosemite, as well as a piece of history of the famous valley, narrated by Heinz Zak, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill, Alexander Huber, and Chongo Chuck themselves.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franz Hinterbrandner, Max Reichel
- Original Title
- The Center Of The Universe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Hinterbrandner, Max Reichel
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Franz Hinterbrandner
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Max Reichel
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What is The Center Of The Universe about?
The Center Of The Universe chronicles four days in the life of German climber Alexander Huber in Yosemite Valley, California. Living the typical Yosemite vagabond lifestyle, Alex reflects on his goal of successfully free-climbing "El Corazon" (35 pitches, 8a) on the famous El Capitan face, which is a combination of the historic routes "Salathé," "Albatross," "Son of Heart," and "Heart Route," connected by newly laid out sections. 35 challenging pitches, combining technicality, stamina, and commitment, with difficulty levels up to 8a. The film showcases the unique style of climbing in Yosemite, as well as a piece of history of the famous valley, narrated by Heinz Zak, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill, Alexander Huber, and Chongo Chuck themselves.
Who directed The Center Of The Universe?
The Center Of The Universe was directed by Franz Hinterbrandner, Max Reichel.
Who stars in The Center Of The Universe?
The principal cast of The Center Of The Universe includes Alexander Huber, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill, Heinz Zak, Chongo Chuck.
When was The Center Of The Universe released and how long is it?
The Center Of The Universe was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 54m.