What Brings You Up There / Pourquoi Tu Vas Là-Haut
In a world driven by the pursuit of “always more,” What Brings You Up There questions the forces that push us beyond our limits. Through Nath’s journey, an ambitious paragliding and mountaineering expedition in the Himalayas, the film follows his attempt, alongside climbing partners Mitch and Cchiring, to summit and fly from the peaks of Kyajo Ri (6,025 m) and Cholatse (6,120 m). Their success in pioneering a flight from Cholatse’s summit marks a milestone in the intersection of alpinism and free flight. But beyond the physical achievement, the film is a quiet meditation on ambition, risk, and the human desire to seek elevation—both external and internal. Set against the vast silence of the mountains, it invites viewers to reflect on their own motivations and the deeper questions that await us at the edge of the unknown. Best Sport Award - Kendal Mountain Festival 2024. Finalist - Xposure International Festival 2024. Arc’teryx Academy 2024. Official Selections 2024: BANFF, London Mountain Festival, Avignon International Film Festival, Outdoor Film Festival, Climbing Film Tour.
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What Brings You Up There / Pourquoi Tu Vas Là-Haut