OF A LIFETIME | The North Face

Of a Lifetime is Jérôme Tanon’s intimate expedition film following the legendary De Le Rue family as Xavier, Victor, and 18-year-old Mila sail across the Drake Passage to Antarctica in search of steep, untouched lines. Through Mila’s personal diary entries, the story becomes a coming-of-age journey—an initiation into the demands and wonder of big-mountain riding at the edge of the world. This is the kind of adventure you don’t stumble into: long crossings, relentless cold, and committing terrain where every decision matters. What makes it unforgettable is the blend of scale and closeness—vast Antarctic walls contrasted with a family passing down experience, courage, and restraint—capturing that rare feeling of chasing something truly once-in-a-lifetime.

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“Of a Lifetime” a film by Jérôme Tanon, is a celebration of discovery, adventure, and the passing of the torch to the next generation against the breathtaking backdrop of Antarctica. It chronicles the renowned De Le Rue family’s journey as Xavier, Victor, and 18-year-old Mila sail across the Drake Passage to ride the unimaginably steep lines of the icy continent. Mila’s initiation into big mountain free riding is captured through personal diaries, showcasing her growth as she faces her fears and embraces the challenge. Directed and edited by: Jérôme Tanon Cinematography by Guido Perrini, Christoph Thoresen and Jérôme Tanon Original Soundtrack: Michaël Stroudinsky and Lola Bastard Produced by: Beanie De Le Rue, Xavier De Le Rue Colour: Endjoy / Sebastien Baudemont Sound Mix: Mix&Mouse / Thibault Foulques Original Soundtrack available here: https://ofalifetime.ffm.to/soundtrack