The Center Of The Universe(2004)

🎬54 min
📅2004-01-01
🎭Documentary, Adventure
10.0/10

Overview

The Center Of The Universe chronicles four days in the life of German climber Alexander Huber in Yosemite Valley, California. Living the typical Yosemite vagabond lifestyle, Alex reflects on his goal of successfully free-climbing "El Corazon" (35 pitches, 8a) on the famous El Capitan face, which is a combination of the historic routes "Salathé," "Albatross," "Son of Heart," and "Heart Route," connected by newly laid out sections. 35 challenging pitches, combining technicality, stamina, and commitment, with difficulty levels up to 8a. The film showcases the unique style of climbing in Yosemite, as well as a piece of history of the famous valley, narrated by Heinz Zak, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill, Alexander Huber, and Chongo Chuck themselves.

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Alexander Huber
as Self
Jim Bridwell
as Self
Lynn Hill
as Self
Heinz Zak
as Self
Chongo Chuck
as Self
Ivaylo Ninov
as Self
Shawn Sneider
as Self
Ben van der Klooster
as Self