SACHI AMMA x REEL ROCK
Wrote, directed and produced a short documentary about elusive, non-convential Japanese professional rock climber Sachi Amma.
Follow his philosophical journey, as he evolves from three-time world champion to traditional climbing purist, culminating in a visionary first ascent on a massive feature on the mythical Mt. Mizugaki.
On tour worldwide from spring ‘24 with Reel Rock 18.
Shoot on location in Tokyo and Yamanashi Prefecture (JP).
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3-part series
JACOPO LARCHER X THE NORTH FACE
In this new 3-part series, we follow Jacopo as he travels from Europe, to America and the UK to gain a deeper understanding of trad-climbing as an art-form, it’s diverse community, culture, ethics and history - exploring what ‘hard-trad’ actually means and whether, when push comes to shove, the grades actually matter.
Shoot on location in Yosemite National Park (US), the Peak District National Park (UK) and the European Alps.
3-part series
CHAPTER TWO, PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE UK
In our second instalment for The Traditionalist film project, Jacopo journeys to the birthplace of Trad. In the UK, he finds another culture steeped in tradition, ethics and a rich history. On his short visit, Jacopo tries to soak up as much variety as he can, by climbing on different types of rock and different styles of routes. Far from the powerful, but relatively safe climbing of the Yosemite cracks, Jacopo faced with the notoriously tricky weather conditions, the awkwardess of the E-grade system and the psychological challenge of some of the Peak District’s classics.
“The climbing in the UK is completely different. It’s really cool that they basically tried not to bolt anything. So, you really have to adapt yourself to what the rock offers you.”
Shoot on location in the Peak District National Park (UK).
NAOKI ISHIKAWA X GOLDWIN
Naoki Ishikawa is a world class alpinist and photographer - certainly the only man to have ever brought a medium format film camera to every 8k meters peaks on earth.
In this short film, Naoki tells about the origins of his passion and the drive to look for what sparks his interest.
Original score by Daniele Mana (Hyperdubs Records).
Shoot on location in Tokyo and on the remote Shiretoko peninsula of Hokkaido, Japan.
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SIEBE VANHEE X WILD COUNTRY
Belgian climber Siebe Vanhee explores the climbing ethics and traditions of the famous Peak District, a paradise for rock climbers - with interviews to local OGs and young guns, Siebe also showcase his talent by climbing various Gritstone's test pieces, including some potentially deadly one.
“Many years ago I told myself, I will make a big tradclimbing trip to the UK. I dreamed of climbing the most classic and historical lines and get a taste of this strong British tradclimbing culture.
An ambitious project I’ve cut down together with the help of Indie Sports Managment and Onsen productions to just the Gritstone climbing, resulting in a filming project called #friendsofthegrit”.
--Siebe Vanhee
Shoot on location in the Peak District National Park (UK).
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NIKY CERIA X ADIDAS | FIVE TEN
“One of the most fascinating facts about the particular boulders featured in the film”, Ceria said, “is that both their quality and difficulty is influenced by their distance from the river”.
“The ideal line [is located] not too far from the water but also not too close to it,” he told Climbing. The rock should get “enough water to be smooth and solid, but not so much that it’s polished.”
“When you’re looking only for boulders in this sweet spot”, he adds, “it reduces your chances of finding a king line. But when it does happen, everything is magical. The rock has a very good and balanced texture.”
Naturally “The Riversider” is full of king lines.
Shoot on location in the Italy’s North West.
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Please enjoy this rather old edit of stories I’ve shot through time and space, which still represents my work quite well though.
Also, when will I ever get to edit a new reel?!
Shoot on location around the globe.
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BABSI ZANGERL X BLACK DIAMOND
Greenspit is a route of mythical status. Bolted and “defaced” as some traditionalists would say with green hangers (hence the route’s name), the route thwarted all suitors until the legendary swiss trad ace Didier Berthod chopped the bolts and made the first ascent placing natural pro.
For Babsi Zangerl, Greenspit was a challenge always waiting in the wings ... until thanks to Covid, the fall of 2020 found her home in Europe and not on El Cap.
Babsi spent last fall in Italy’s famed Valle dell’Orco where she racked up and committed to the steep roof crack. And after enduring the runouts, whips, and painful hand jams, Babsi became the first woman to succeed on Greenspit.
Shoot on location in the Orco Valley (IT).
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STEFANO GHISOLFI X THE NORTH FACE
“In futuro vedo l’arrampicata più come uno sport di squadra con un obiettivo comune. Sono sulla parete da solo e posso pensare a delle cose da provare, ma se vuoi davvero scalare vie più difficili, credo sia meglio se più persone possano lavorare su un progetto insieme, in modo da poter scalare vie più difficili in minor tempo. A mia opinione, questa deve essere la direzione da prendere per alzare l’asticella dell’arrampicata”.
Shoot on location in Arco (IT).
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MORIYAMA DAIDO X NOWNESS
Arguably East Asia’s most famous street photographer, Daido Moriyama has gained an international cult following for his uncompromising, high-contrast black and white shots of Tokyo’s bustling streets.
A new documentary from Italian director Andrea Cossu made for the exhibition Daido Moriyama, In Color at Carla Sozzani Gallery delves into the world of the master photographer’s often-overlooked color works. Shot mostly on commission for magazines between the late 1960s through to the early 1980s—from design and photography publications to Playboy—the saturated snaps capture an entirely different view of the vibrant Japanese metropolis.
Shot on location in Tokyo (JP).
➝ FULL FILM ON NOWNESS.COM