Profession grimpeur, Eric Escoffier (1985)

10.0/10 • 26 min • Documentary

Overview

A documentary portrait of the legend Eric Escoffier at the height of his mountaineering career. A true athlete, Escoffier has comprehensive, cutting-edge preparation in three different climbing disciplines: rock climbing, ice climbing and solo free climbing, without any safety devices. Philippe Lallet's camera follows Eric in his performances and in his preparation for one of the first La Sportroccia climbing competitions, in 1985 in Bardonecchia in Italy.

Cast

Eric Escoffier

Self

Patrick Edlinger

Self

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