Film
Free summits
About
Director
Jérome Bénadiner
Producer
Guillaume Coquard
Sponsor
Adidas Terrex
Running time
31 minutes
Country / Nationality
France
Our Judges say:
This is what outdoors clubs and communities can foster and produce. This club will change kids' lives forever.Frit Tam
In "Free Summits" Ulrich Ndjike, a youth worker and mountain enthusiast, invites young people from underprivileged neighborhoods to explore a world that feels completely foreign to them: the Alpine peaks. For these youth, the idea of climbing a mountain is a challenge that seems as distant as Mont Blanc on the horizon. With the support of the Club Outdoor Alpin, Ulrich Ndjike encourages them to break social barriers, guides them through this adventure, pushes them to persevere despite their doubts, and offers them a unique experience of freedom, resilience, and self-transcendence. “Free Summits" explores the profound impact one individual can have on their community, the power of passing on a passion, the bonds that are formed, and the personal transformation that outdoor sports bring to each of them.