19 days on a Patagonian wall

Overview

"Notes From The Wall" (2017) is a climbing documentary directed by Guillaume Lion. It follows three of Belgium's top mountaineers – Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll, Nicolas Favresse, and Siebe Vanhee – in their audacious attempt to free climb one of Patagonia's greatest walls. For 19 days, on El Regalo de Mwono (1,200 meters), in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, the team faced extreme weather conditions, technical difficulties, and the mental exhaustion of long days and nights spent on this vertical face. Much more than just an ascent, "Notes from the Wall" captures the raw spirit of adventure, intense camaraderie, and moments of humor that punctuate the ascent of these elite climbers pushing their limits and reflecting on the meaning of climbing and friendship in one of the most spectacular—and unforgiving—climbing environments in the world.

1. Siebe Vanhee

   Director

2. Guillaume Lion

   Director