The Man Who Returns from Above
L'Homme Qui Revient De Haut
Synopsis
What compels a man to push the limits of what is attainable ever higher? After thirty years of relentless struggle with the highest peaks on earth, Marc Batard has finally found the answers to these questions. He had to reach the summit of Everest twice, once shattering the record for fastest time in 24 hours without oxygen, and climb the most difficult faces of the Alps to glimpse the path to inner healing. It was through physical suffering that he was able to confront the pain of his soul. He was finally able to talk about the violence of his childhood, the shock he carried like a ball and chain for decades. Having completed his summit therapy, Marc Batard tells his story in this documentary by Gilles Perret.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gilles Perret
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilles Perret
- Original Title
- L'Homme Qui Revient De Haut
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Mécanos Productions, France•3, CNC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gilles Perret
Gilles Perret
Stéphane Perriot
Department Leadership Roster
Stéphane Perriot
Editor
Gilles Perret
Writer
Gilles Perret
Director
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What is The Man Who Returns from Above about?
What compels a man to push the limits of what is attainable ever higher? After thirty years of relentless struggle with the highest peaks on earth, Marc Batard has finally found the answers to these questions. He had to reach the summit of Everest twice, once shattering the record for fastest time in 24 hours without oxygen, and climb the most difficult faces of the Alps to glimpse the path to inner healing. It was through physical suffering that he was able to confront the pain of his soul. He was finally able to talk about the violence of his childhood, the shock he carried like a ball and chain for decades. Having completed his summit therapy, Marc Batard tells his story in this documentary by Gilles Perret.
Who directed The Man Who Returns from Above?
The Man Who Returns from Above was directed by Gilles Perret.
Who stars in The Man Who Returns from Above?
The principal cast of The Man Who Returns from Above includes Marc Batard, Jean-Michel Asselin, Alan Batard.
When was The Man Who Returns from Above released and how long is it?
The Man Who Returns from Above was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 26m.