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Swissway to Heaven

Switzerland is a true paradise for multi-pitch climbing, as well as the country where Cedric Lachat was born and raised. Through his unique sense of humor and unbridled enthusiasm, experience the beauty and awe of five iconic peaks and mountain ranges: the Eiger, Gastlosen, Wendenstöcke, Lauterbrunnen, and Rätikon. In addition to footage of hard climbing (8a and up), the first ascensionists talk about the changes in gear and climbing over time, from traditional mountaineering to modern sport climbing.

  • Guillaume Broust
    Director
  • Guillaume Broust
    Producer
  • Cédric Lachat
    Producer
  • Cédric Lachat
    Key Cast
  • Nina Caprez
    Key Cast
  • Tobias Suter
    Key Cast
  • Roger Schaeli
    Key Cast
  • Beat Kammerlander
    Key Cast
  • Claude Remy
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Swissway to Heaven
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    55 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Country of Filming:
    Switzerland
  • Language:
    English, French, German, Swiss German
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Guillaume Broust

Guillaume Broust is an award-winning filmmaker with more than 20 years of experience in outdoor films and documentaries in some of the most remote and vertical places in the world. With over 200 films featuring climbing, paragliding, mountaineering, and skiing, as well as a number of awards to his name, Guillaume has created his own style and cinematographic universe.

Guillaume Broust was the official Petzl filmmaker from 2001 to 2017, and directed most movies that Petzl produced, including those for each edition of the brand’s legendary RocTrip. One of his latest projects, The Sounds of Water, is a 52-minute documentary about the different ways people around the world perceive water. He now produces films independently.

https://www.guillaume-broust.com

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Director Statement

"Swissway to Heaven is a pure climbing film that showcases an extraordinary country and its amazing mountain terrain. The audience will enjoy learning about the history, values, and evolution of multi-pitch climbing in Switzerland."