Un Désert Vertical immerses us in the world of rock climbing in Mali, West Africa. Under a scorching sun, amidst stifling heat, sand in one’s eyes, and moisture rapidly evaporating from the body—Mali tests even the strongest spirits. The Haut Gourma region, wild and filled with unexplored routes, is an ideal setting for modern rock climbing. Led by Daniel du Lac, this Sahelian adventure is a journey of encounters, discoveries, and pushing one's limits. The film also delves into the culture of the people living in the mountains and bush of the Gourma, providing a backdrop for this quest of exploration.
Daniel Du Lac
Director, Writer
Daniel Du Lac
Self
Stéphane 'Fanfan' Dan
Self
Lionel Catsoyannis
Self
Guy Albert
Self
Edwige Coupez
Narrator
Free Solo78%
The Dawn Wall80%
Explorer: The Last Tepui75%
The Alpinist78%
Valley Uprising77%
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible73%
Maidentrip70%
Atlantis Rising61%
Meru74%
180° South72%
African Cats73%
Lionel Messi: Destiny78%
For Sama82%
Le Bus : Les Bleus en grève69%
Everest66%
The Mole: Undercover in North Korea70%
Bambi, l'histoire d'une vie dans les bois64%
Jesus Camp70%
Le sel de la terre81%
Shipwrecked: Nightmare at Sea74%
