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The Alpinist is a documentary on Netflix that focuses on the reclusive Marc-André Leclerc, a young, humble, solo freeclimber who has climbed summits alone that no climber has attempted before. The documentary tracks the researchers’ journey in discovering Leclerc, how his fame eluded him and that he practices what he preaches — living as freely as possible as he climbs summits and mountain faces alone without any ropes, unencumbered by the obstacles that he faces. The documentary has conversations with some of Lecerc’s inspirations, who discuss his talent and ability, underlining what makes him special in comparison to other climbers. The long takes that focus on him scaling frozen waterfalls and near vertical walls are breathtaking — gasps will be taken in anticipation of whether he will reach a summit or will this climb be his last. Watch for his climb of Torre Egger in Patagonia, Argentina, in the winter. A climb that even legendary climbers have feared to tread, and look for the rare selfies and videos that he records when he reaches mountain summits with ease.

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