Passion d'ouverture
Synopsis
After 30 years of route-setting, Michel Piola is without doubt one of the great new routers and has left a lasting impression on the world of climbing. The choice and style of his lines has made his routes extremely popular among large numbers of climbers. This film is both a biography of Michel Piola and a chance to see him at work equipping routes on crags and in the mountains. The film journeys to Patagonia, Greenland and Pakistan, exploring his life and motivation, as well as following him on current route-setting projects in the Alps and Turkey.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yannick Boissenot
- Original Title
- Passion d'ouverture
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 36m
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What is Passion d'ouverture about?
After 30 years of route-setting, Michel Piola is without doubt one of the great new routers and has left a lasting impression on the world of climbing. The choice and style of his lines has made his routes extremely popular among large numbers of climbers. This film is both a biography of Michel Piola and a chance to see him at work equipping routes on crags and in the mountains. The film journeys to Patagonia, Greenland and Pakistan, exploring his life and motivation, as well as following him on current route-setting projects in the Alps and Turkey.
Who directed Passion d'ouverture?
Passion d'ouverture was directed by Yannick Boissenot.
Who stars in Passion d'ouverture?
The principal cast of Passion d'ouverture includes Michel Piola.
When was Passion d'ouverture released and how long is it?
Passion d'ouverture was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 36m.