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[PETER] I was frustrated

I was frustrated that Marc had madethis historic ascent and he hadn't even let us inon...

The Alpinist • 2021

[PETER] I was frustrated that Marc had made
this historic ascent and he hadn't even let us in
on his plan. Eventually, we reached Marc
and asked him why. [MARC OVER PHONE] When
you guys first approached me about doin' a film, it seemed
like a cool experience, but like I've never
let you guys actually come and shoot one of my real solos. [PETER] Why not? [MARC] Because
it wouldn't be a solo to me if somebody was there. Yeah, I mean, I guess

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[PETER] I was frustrated

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that Marc had made this historic ascent

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and he hadn't even let us in on his plan.

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Eventually, we reached Marc and asked him why.

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[MARC OVER PHONE] When you guys first approached me

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about doin' a film,

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it seemed like a cool experience,

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but like I've never let you guys actually come

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and shoot one of my real solos.

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[PETER] Why not?

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[MARC] Because it wouldn't be a solo to me

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if somebody was there.

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Yeah, I mean, I guess...

Duration

34 seconds

Views

49

Timestamp in Movie

00:42:53

Uploaded

May 21, 2025

Genres

documentary, biography

Production

Roadside Attractions,Universal Pictures,Dogwoof,Red Bull Media House

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Movie Summary

Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, far from the limelight. The free-spirited 23-year-old makes some of the boldest solo ascents in history. With no cameras and no margin for error, Leclerc's approach is the essence of solo adventure.