Il Était Une Voie Edlinger (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, Il Était Une Voie Edlinger is a documentary film directed by Gilles Chappaz, running about 25 minutes.

What it’s about. Fifteen years have passed since the spectacular images of Jean-Paul Janssen's "Life at Your Fingertips" introduced the general public to free climbing and its embodiment: Patrick Edlinger. We witnessed the birth of a sporting phenomenon that would leave a lasting mark on generations of climbers. But fifteen years later, in 1997, beyond the myth, where is Patrick Edlinger? Gilles Chappaz found him on some of the most beautiful walls of the Verdon Gorge and other cliffs during the filming of Maurice Rebeix's documentary "Roc'n Wall 97," where he shares his climbing practice and philosophy with the younger generation, including Liv Sansoz and Arnaud Petit.

Who’s in it. Il Était Une Voie Edlinger stars Patrick Edlinger as Self, Maurice Rebeix as Self, Liv Sansoz as Self and Arnaud Petit as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Il Était Une Voie Edlinger 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 Il Était Une Voie Edlinger page.

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