TO THE LIMIT
OREGON PREMIERE!
Directed by Pepe Danquart
United States, 96 mins.
Documentary/Foreign
Saturday, 4:30 PM, The Elsinore
Because of their astonishing, adventurous feats in scaling alpine cliffs, brothers Alexander and Thomas Huber are known worldwide as two of the best mountain climbers around. Famed director Pepe Danquart has documented their thrilling, daredevil attempt to top the speed-climbing record at the wall of all walls, El Capitan in the Yosemite Valley of California, with such breathtaking agility and engaging scenarios that even those of us who prefer to stick closer to the ground can’t help but become completely awestruck. Balanced with captivating insight into the prevailing attitude and determination that drives these two brothers, Danquart masterfully captures the quiet spirit and inner-strength of the individual men as well as the sweeping, perilous climbs. To The Limit, a phenomenal cinematic experience, is an exhilarating testament to the human spirit that inspires outbursts of gasps and applause in equal measure.
Filmography: Hell on Wheels (04); C(r)ook (04); Angel of Death (02); Heimspiel (00)
Awards: Bavarian Film Award’s Best Documentary
