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Revers Gagnant, a friendship beyond the peaks.

In fall 2020, while the whole world is paralyzed, Pierrick Fine and Symon Welfringer organize a remote expedition in Pakistan. Their focus is on the Sani Pakkush, which culminates at 6953 meters, and whose south face, 2500 meters high, remains unclimbed. They will be among the only ones to eventually leave for an expedition at the end of the year 2020.

The unbreakable bond between Pierrick and Symon has largely contributed to the success of the expedition. It would not have been possible without their determination and their ability to bounce back. They knew how to adapt to the circumstances and to use all the technological tools at their disposal, both in the preparation of the expedition and once on site.

In spite of their technological arsenal, the laws of nature forced the team to be humble and put the two climbers to the test...

This year, the ascent of "Revers Gagnant" by Pierrick Fine and Symon Welfringer was distinguished by the Piolets d'Or, an annual event that honors alpinism.

  • Hugo Wirth
    Director
  • Nolan Miton
    Writer
  • Christophe Dumarest
    Writer
  • Ghislain Pipers
    Producer
  • Symon Welfringer
    Key Cast
  • Pierrick Fine
    Key Cast
  • Antoine Mesnage
    Cinematography
  • Marc Daviet
    Cinematography
  • Hugo Wirth
    Cinematography
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Revers Gagnant, une amitié au-delà des cimes.
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 6, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    France
  • Country of Filming:
    Pakistan
  • Language:
    French
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Rencontres Ciné-Montagne 2021
    Grenoble
    France
    November 6, 2021
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Kendal Mountain Film Festival 2022
  • Xplore Alpes Festival 2022
Director Biography - Hugo Wirth

Hugo started creating short-movie at 15 years old, with a strong orientation for the outdoors. With a first theater selection at 16 with 'Paye Ton Scenar', a freeski movie competition in Grenoble, Hugo made sure that he wanted to pursue in this domain.
The meeting inside of Samaya® with Symon Welfringer and Pierrick Fine created his last movie, "Revers Gagnant", a story about the same name 2021 Piolet d'Or awarded ascent.

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