The word Pyreneism was invented by the writer Henri Beraldi at the end of the 19th century. Its definition did not come down to a simple practice of mountaineering in the Pyrenees. To be recognized as a Pyrenean, it was necessary to “ascend, write and feel”. An approach to the mountains, according to him, necessarily accompanied by an artistic or intellectual activity. This documentary looks back at the Pyrenees who have left their mark on history, before interviewing contemporary mountain dwellers who, through their mountain practice, consider themselves, or not, Pyreneanists. What prompted Beraldi to coin this term? Does it result from a Pyrenean complex facing the Alps? Chauvinism or a demand for identity? And today, does this word still have meaning? Beyond the reflection on the subject, this film is a wonderful tribute to the massif.
Laurence Fleury
Director, Writer
Jean Ravier
Self
Pierre Ravier
Self
Louis Audoubert
Self
Claude Dendaletchel
Self
Nanou Saint-Lèbe
Self
Gérard Raynaud
Self
Pascal Ravier
Self
Ekaitz Maiz
Self
Florian Jacqueminet
Self
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