Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, away from the spotlight, in The Alpinist. The free-spirited 23-year-old Canadian performs some of the most daring solo ascents in history on isolated mountain slopes. Despite this, he receives little attention. Leclerc’s method is the epitome of solitary adventure, with no cameras, rope, or margin for error. He’s a nomad who doesn’t possess a phone or a car, and he’s wary of letting a film team inside his pure image of climbing. Peter Mortimer, a seasoned filmmaker, sets out to produce a film on Leclerc but finds it difficult to keep up with his elusive subject. Then, in Patagonia, Leclerc goes on a historic journey that will redefine what solo climbing is capable of.
Details
- Rating: PG-13 (Brief Drug Content|Some Strong Language)
- Genre: Documentary
- Original Language: English
- Director: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen
- Producer: Michael Negrin, Clark Fyans, Ben Bryan
- Release Date (Theaters): Sep 10, 2021, Limited
- Runtime: 1h 22m
- Distributor: Roadside Attractions
- Production Co: Red Bull Media House, Sender Films
- Country of origin: United States
The Alpinist (2021) Cast
| Marc-André Leclerc | … | Self (as Marc-Andre Leclerc) | |
| Brette Harrington | … | Self | |
| Peter Mortimer | … | Self | |
| Other cast: | |||
| Alex Honnold | … | Self | |
| Reinhold Messner | … | Self – Alpinist | |
| Michelle Kuipers | … | Self – Marc’s Mom | |
| Will Gadd | … | Self – Ice Climber | |
The Alpinist Release Dates
| USA | 10 September 2021 |
Also Known As (AKA)
| (original title) | The Alpinist |
| UK | The Alpinist |
| USA | The Alpinist |