Rotpunkt follows German phenom Alex Megos as he chases the razor-thin edge between breakthrough and burnout, tracing what it really takes to climb at the very top. Set against the steep limestone of Frankenjura and the sun-baked walls of Margalef, the film captures a season of relentless redpoint attempts—where every move is rehearsed, every fall is a lesson, and the difference between “almost” and “sent” can feel impossibly small.
What makes this worth watching is how honestly it treats the process: not as a highlight reel, but as a portrait of ambition built on patience, pain, and craft. With appearances from icons like Chris Sharma and fellow 9b+ hunters like Stefano Ghisolfi, it becomes a wider meditation on modern sport climbing—how obsession can sharpen into art, how confidence is earned, and why the hardest part of a climb often happens long before the chains.
Dave MacLeod takes you inside a project that refused to go quietly in Hunger 9a: a fourteen year journey. First attempted in 2007 and set aside when it felt out of reach, “Hunger” becomes a long-running question mark—one that follows him through years of learning, setbacks, and evolution as a climber, until he returns to the Scottish rock with the experience and hunger to finally see it through.
In under ten minutes, this film captures the rare mix of obsession and patience that defines top-end sport climbing: the mental weight of unfinished business, the precision of rehearsal, and the unglamorous work of preparation. It’s worth watching for the honest look at what “getting stronger” really means over time—structured training, deliberate planning, and the grit to keep showing up when the route doesn’t care how much you want it.
The North Face presents “Night Moves” drops into the warm, wild boulders of coastal Brazil, following Shawn Raboutou, Nina Williams, Giuliano Cameroni, and Daniel Woods on a trip defined by late-day sessions, focused attempts, and the electric pull of new lines. Filmed by Matty Hong, it’s a short, immersive look at what happens when world-class climbers meet unfamiliar stone in places like Ubatuba and Milho Verde—where every hold has to be learned, and every sequence earned.
What makes Night Moves worth your time is its blend of atmosphere and intensity: the quiet build-up before an attempt, the precision of movement on the edge of possibility, and the shared momentum of a crew chasing first ascents and top-end grades. Whether you’re here for V15–V16 ambitions, the travel energy, or simply the satisfying rhythm of strong climbers solving hard problems, this film delivers the kind of motivation that lingers long after the final send.
In The North Face Presents: Lhotse, follow iconic ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson and partner Jim Morrison as they travel into the thin air of the Himalaya with a singular goal: to link vision, grit, and precision on Lhotse, the world’s fourth-highest mountain. Set against towering faces and unforgiving exposure, this short film captures the mindset behind an audacious objective—culminating in their 2018 first ski descent from 27,940 feet.
What makes this story resonate is how it balances high-stakes adventure with quiet honesty about purpose: not just what it takes to reach the top, but why anyone chooses to push into places where mistakes are final. With crisp cinematography, intimate moments under pressure, and the raw scale of Lhotse as a constant presence, it’s a fast, inspiring watch for anyone drawn to big mountains, committed partnerships, and the thin line between fear and focus.
Black Diamond Presents: Live. Climb. Repeat. with Nalle Hukkataival follows BD athlete Nalle Hukkataival on a mission fueled by first ascents and the obsession of discovery. Set against the iconic boulders of Red Rocks, the film digs into the part of climbing most people never see: the search, the scouting, and the conviction it takes to believe a line exists before anyone knows it’s possible.
What makes this one worth your 14 minutes is its honest focus on process over highlight-reel perfection. You’ll watch vision collide with reality as Nalle tests sequences, questions whether the moves are even doable, and keeps showing up anyway—turning a single boulder problem into a story about patience, creativity, and the relentless loop of trying, learning, and repeating.
Adam Ondra #32: Climbing with Stefano Ghisolfi drops you into the Garda Trentino region near Arco, where Adam meets up with hometown powerhouse Stefano Ghisolfi for a session on fresh limestone. With the world’s best as your guides, the episode follows their search for a brand-new crag packed with hard lines and promising projects, blending travel, training energy, and the simple thrill of stepping onto rock that still feels undiscovered.
What makes this one worth your time is the rare chemistry of two elite climbers sharing beta, motivation, and honest reactions as they probe new terrain. It’s a quick hit of real climbing: reading sequences, testing limits, and chasing the moment a project starts to feel possible. Whether you’re deep into grades or just love the atmosphere of a crag day done right, you’ll come away wanting to plan your next session.
Tsūrisuto (Tourist) is a fast-paced Japanese rockumentary from filmmaker David Petts, following British boulderer Louis Parkinson as he drops into Japan to sample its unmistakable climbing culture. From the towers and concrete canyons of Tokyo to the wild granite of the Mitzugaki mountains, the film traces a climber-on-the-move story: new rock, new styles, new rituals, and the constant chase for the next line.
What makes it worth your 34 minutes is the blend of travel energy and real bouldering substance—clean visuals, a stacked hit list of problems from steady warm-ups to full-throttle testpieces, and that satisfying rhythm of attempts, learning, and breakthroughs. It’s a window into why Japanese climbers are so dialed, a reminder that “tourist” days can still be serious, and a motivating watch for anyone who loves training, skin, and the quiet obsession of getting stronger one session at a time.
Mellow drops into Rocklands’ “Danger Zone,” a new(ish) bouldering sector just five minutes from Traveller’s Rest, where steep stone, sharp edges, and raw potential collide. With Giuliano Cameroni, Isabelle Faus, Shawn Raboutou, and Keenan Takahashi on the pads, this short film is a fast tour through hard South African granite and the mindset it takes to unlock powerful lines.
What makes it worth your time is the density of top-end climbing in under eight minutes: first ascents, flashes, and quick-turn burns on everything from iconic roof wrestling to uncompromising V11–V13 testpieces, with the stoke of a zone that still has room to grow. If you love watching precision under pressure—micro-beta, full-body tension, and the calm focus that separates “almost” from “send”—this is Rocklands at its most addictive.
HippyTree / Possessed drops you into a year on the road with Jimmy Webb, chasing the kind of climbing that isn’t on anyone’s tick list yet. Filmed and edited by his close friend Kevin Takashi Smith, it follows a restless, map-spanning hunt for untouched stone across the wide-open landscapes of Wyoming, the granite of Lake Tahoe, and the volcanic walls of Red Rocks, with a strong crew along for the ride—Keenan Takahashi, Daniel Woods, Dave Wetmore, Taylor McNeill, Hannah Donnelly, and Rami Annab.
What makes this one stick is the mix of raw adventure and deliberate craft: long drives, remote zones, and the quiet intensity of trying hard on brand-new lines, all cut with a soundtrack that keeps the momentum rolling. It’s a film about first ascents, yes, but more than that it’s about the mindset—showing how obsession, partnership, and the pull of beautiful rock can turn an ordinary year into something possessed.
Step onto the sun-baked blocs of Rocklands, South Africa, with Uncut: Daisuke Ichimiya - Finnish Line (8C/V15), a raw, no-frills snapshot of elite bouldering. In under two minutes, mellow captures Daisuke Ichimiya taking on Finnish Line, an iconic testpiece that sits at the razor edge of power, precision, and commitment.
What makes this worth watching is the simplicity: no montage, no distractions—just the full sequence as it happens. You’ll see the micro-adjustments, the body tension, and the quiet intensity that separates an attempt from a send, all distilled into a single focused moment. Whether you’re chasing hard grades yourself or just love watching mastery on stone, this is a quick hit of pure climbing that leaves a lasting impression.
