Lines
Lignes
Synopsis
Lignes chronicles the sublime interplay between alpine literature and an expedition seeking the true meaning of mountaineering. Four high-mountain guides—Matthieu Maynadier, Pierre Labbre, Matthieu Détrie, and Julien Dusserre—embark on a project: to summit Nangpai-Gosum, an unclimbed 7,000-meter peak in Nepal, using the "alpine style" adapted to the Himalayas—the toughest and purest approach of all. Through this expedition, Lignes attempts to answer the question: "Why do we climb mountains?" Why, despite the harsh conditions and exhaustion, do these four Alpine guides pursue a perilous dream in a realm that belongs to no one? Lignes finds some answers in the past, drawing on 150 years of alpine literature. Serving as both narrator and seasoned guide, Raymond Renaud takes us on a tour of his books and speaks of the "conquerors of the useless"—from the turn of the century to the present day.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clément Perotti, Julie Guignier
- Original Title
- Lignes
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Sandstones Media, FODACIM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clément Perotti, Julie Guignier
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Clément Perotti
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Julie Guignier
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What is Lines about?
Lignes chronicles the sublime interplay between alpine literature and an expedition seeking the true meaning of mountaineering. Four high-mountain guides—Matthieu Maynadier, Pierre Labbre, Matthieu Détrie, and Julien Dusserre—embark on a project: to summit Nangpai-Gosum, an unclimbed 7,000-meter peak in Nepal, using the "alpine style" adapted to the Himalayas—the toughest and purest approach of all. Through this expedition, Lignes attempts to answer the question: "Why do we climb mountains?" Why, despite the harsh conditions and exhaustion, do these four Alpine guides pursue a perilous dream in a realm that belongs to no one? Lignes finds some answers in the past, drawing on 150 years of alpine literature. Serving as both narrator and seasoned guide, Raymond Renaud takes us on a tour of his books and speaks of the "conquerors of the useless"—from the turn of the century to the present day.
Who directed Lines?
Lines was directed by Clément Perotti, Julie Guignier.
Who stars in Lines?
The principal cast of Lines includes Mathieu Maynadier, Pierre Labbre, Matthieu Détrie, Julien Dusserre, Elizabeth Hawley.
When was Lines released and how long is it?
Lines was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 54m.