The Man Who Returns from Above

2004 0h 26m FR

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★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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What compels a man to push the limits of what is attainable ever higher? After thirty years of relentless struggle with the highest peaks on earth, Marc Batard has finally found the answers to these questions. He had to reach the summit of Everest twice, once shattering the record for fastest time in 24 hours without oxygen, and climb the most difficult faces of the Alps to glimpse the path to inner healing. It was through physical suffering that he was able to confront the pain of his soul. He was finally able to talk about the violence of his childhood, the shock he carried like a ball and chain for decades. Having completed his summit therapy, Marc Batard tells his story in this documentary by Gilles Perret.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Marc Batard
Self
Jean-Michel Asselin
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Alan Batard
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gilles Perret
Writers: Gilles Perret
Languages: French
Countries: France

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RUNTIME

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Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Stéphane Perriot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Marc Batard and Jean-Michel Asselin and Alan Batard carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Gilles Perret directs. Stéphane Perriot cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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1Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 22 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Stéphane Perriot shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Marc Batard and Jean-Michel Asselin and Alan Batard carry the top of the cast.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 11 themes, including "himalaya mountain range", "extreme sports", "biography", "pioneer".