With: Hélias Millerioux, Robin Revest, Frédéric Degoulet et Benjamin Guigonnet
Director: Hugo Clouzeau
“NUPTSE, l’inaccessible absolu” is a breathtaking cinematic journey that explores the awe-inspiring world of high-altitude mountaineering, specifically the challenging 7,742 meters of the western side of the Himalayas, commonly known as “Nuptse”. Directed with precision and passion, the film takes audiences on an exhilarating expedition where three seasoned climbers push the limits of endurance through the stunning landscapes neighboring Everest. The documentary not only captures the physical and mental struggles of the climbers but is also an ôde to effort, solidarity, sportsmanship and renunciation. With stunning cinematography and a gripping narrative, the movie offers a visceral experience that immerses viewers in the sheer majesty and unforgiving nature of the world’s most formidable peaks, leaving them with a profound appreciation for the indomitable spirit of those who dare to conquer the heights of the inaccessible absolute.
The movie has been recognized with multiple accolades worldwide, including the Chamonix Film Festival, for which it earned the Grand Prix, but also the FIFAD with the “Prix Diable d’Or” and the High Five Festival with the “Best Outdoor Movie Prize” in 2023. NUPTSE also figured in the selection of the BANFF Festival in Canada, and has been shown throughout the world in festivals in Poland, France, England, Slovakia…
