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In 2014, during a trip, American Tim Bruns discovered cliffs in a small village five minutes north of Ramallah in Palestine and got to work equipping all the easy routes, then setting up climbing routes so that we can start teaching people how to climb. Bruns and Harris also opened Wadi Climbing, the first indoor climbing gym in Palestine. Today, gathered in the conflict-torn hills of Palestine, a diverse team of Bedouins, activists and urban professionals have embraced climbing as a much-needed respite from the burden of Israeli occupation. American writer and climber Andrew Bisharat visits the West Bank to explore his own roots and the power of climbing to transform lives. This documentary is part of the Reel Rock 17 series released in 2023.

Ueli Steck (Switzerland), Simone Moro (Italy) and Jon Griffith (GB) are not like 95% of the climbers on Everest: they don't use oxygen, altimeters (improperly called Sherpas), or fixed ropes. In 2013, the trio aims to repeat the arduous Western Spur. The Sherpas have the mission to equip the mountain with fixed ropes on this famous day, up to Camp 3: ropes without which customers of commercial expeditions could not climb Everest. An argument ensued, insults were hurled from both sides. The confrontation at Camp 2 degenerated: a Sherpa water bottle physically attacked the trio of Europeans. Blows and stones were thrown and threats led the trio to flee the mountain. The Réel Rock film crew, which is part of the climbing team, films this chaos without complacency.

Reel Rock 16 contains the best documentaries of the year: BRIDGE BOYS: Tom Randall, a horizontal big-wall adventure on the longest, hardest, and most ridiculous crack climb ever attempted. (28 min) BAREFOOT CHARLES: An opera-singing Charles Albert, cave-dwelling, animal-skinning minimalist tackles futuristic boulder problems in the Fontainebleau forest. (28 min) BIG THINGS TO COME: Elite climber Alex Johnson's struggle with a boulder problem propels her on a decade-long journey of self-discovery. (21 min) CUDDLE: Experience Alex Honnold, Tommy Caldwell, and Adam Stack in a massive, remote link-up of 17 alpine summits that pushes the world's best climbers to the brink - and into each other's shivering arms. (34 min)

Discreet legend of Fontainebleau, Charles Albert, nicknamed Mowgli, continues to push the limits with his barefoot block creations. Climbing without slippers forces him to find original methods, to compensate with the strength of his arms and fingers. "Climbing is not just about a grade", he explains, "We have the possibility of doing what we want, climbing blindfolded, barefoot... All while seeking fluidity in our movements. The only limit to creating new challenges is your imagination.” He very rarely appears in the specialized media, has not made the Olympics or even major international competitions. Yet he is one of the best bouldering climbers in the world. For the record, in January 2019, he was the second in the world to offer a 9a rating for his long-standing project "No Kpotes Only". A year later, his boulder will be downgraded to 8c/+, still remaining one of the most extreme passages on the planet.

Reel Rock 8 is a thrilling documentary that takes you into the fascinating world of rock climbing, showcasing the incredible feats and challenges faced by climbers. With breathtaking cinematography and captivating storytelling, this film explores the raw beauty of nature and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to reach great heights.