Katia, Closest to Heaven (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2009, Katia, Closest to Heaven is a documentary and adventure film directed by Adrien Gemonet, running about 52 minutes.

What it’s about. On the border between Argentina and Chile, Katia Lafaille, widow of the mountaineer Jean-Christophe Lafaille, sets out on one of the hardest treks in the world. Thirteen days of joy and suffering, to conquer the summit of Mount Aconcagua, the 'Colossus of America', which stands at 6,962 meters... Trek movie, a roadmap of an exceptional human adventure, the film is to see for the breathtaking beauty of the landscapes and for the will of this woman who seems to have some accounts to settle with the mountain.

Who’s in it. Katia, Closest to Heaven stars Katia Lafaille as Herself, Andrés García as Himself, Miguel Douras as Himself and Eduardo Ibarra as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Katia, Closest to Heaven sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Katia, Closest to Heaven page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Katia, Closest to Heaven (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Katia, Closest to Heaven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Katia, Closest to Heaven worth watching?
Katia, Closest to Heaven holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Katia, Closest to Heaven?
Katia, Closest to Heaven stars Katia Lafaille, Andrés García, Miguel Douras and Eduardo Ibarra.
When was Katia, Closest to Heaven released?
Katia, Closest to Heaven was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.