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Jan Simanek, Petr Zaruba (Tschechische Republik)
Adam Ondra: Pushing the Limits
Language
Englisch, Tschechisch mit engl. UT
Dauer
77 min
Director
Jan Simanek, Petr Zaruba (Tschechische Republik)
Category
Sports in Mountains & Nature
Programme
Awards

Lobende Erwähnung 2022

Adam Ondra is one of the best climbers around today. He is a true virtuoso who has tackled the world’s most difficult rocks and walls. A shy introvert-turned-famous-sports-icon, his desire to climb has changed into an obligation to win. As Adam prepares for sport climbing's debut at the Olympics in Tokyo, we observe how commercial pressure, mass media and an audience longing for a spectacle impact both his personal life and the sport itself. In contrast with the solitude that Adam experiences during his daily training and the nature that surrounds him when he is climbing, he now finds himself at the biggest sport event in the world. Here, at the Olympics, the slogan "participation is more important than winning" has long since been replaced by "the winner takes it all". The many people who are part of Adam’s personal and professional world help him on his journey.But the most important one is his partner Iva, who is his biggest support. A professional Climber in her own right, she has had to sacrifice a lot for Adam's success, though. What is living with a Celebrity like for her? ADAM ONDRA: PUSHING THE LIMITS is a breathtaking, intimate exploration of the life and career of a man who is at one with his passion.