To the Limit
Aug 23 - Aug 28, 2008
Pepe Danquart, Germany/Austria, 2006, 35mm, 95 min
TO THE LIMIT is a visually breathtaking essay about daredevils hooked on the thrill of speed rock-climbing. World-class mountain climbers Thomas and Alexander Huber share an extraordinary depth of trust that has been forged by shared experiences scaling heights for as long as the brothers can remember. TO THE LIMIT captures their challenges in Patagonia and California, focusing on their attempt at breaking the speed record for climbing "The Nose" of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. The 3,000-foot ascent takes most mortals three days to complete; these guys aim to scamper up in 2 1/2 hours. The camera crew delivers epic landscapes and extreme sport climbing action, propelled by rock-solid determination and the exhilaration of reaching for a dream, overcoming fear and performing at the limit.