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From the top of the world to the end of the line, this film follows the life and climbs of Jeff Lowe through his visionary ascents around the world up to his current dance with a terminal disease. Powerful expressions of commitment, love and passion redefined what was possible in the mountains. Today Jeff continues to discover his true capacities as he incorporates the dying process into a rich daily life. It is a mind-bending adventure through time and space that gives physical form to Jeff's unique philosophies and creative genius. The narrative juxtaposes his explorations as a climber with those of his final days and includes decades of historical climbing content alongside modern cutting edge imagery of the world's best climbers.
The film carries viewers through Jeff's childhood in the mountains of Utah, through his legendary climbing career, contentious romantic history and controversial business decisions, up to today, as Jeff loses his ability to walk, speak, and move freely in the mountains that defined him.
In 1991, at the height of his climbing and designing career, Jeff's life was in chaos. Facing this mountain of trouble, Jeff turned to what he knew best: climbing. He chose the most difficult unclimbed route he could find on one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. During the climb, Jeff faced conditions that it seemed no human could survive and he encountered ghosts from past failed attempts.
(Mezinárodní festival outdoorových filmů)