Behind the scenes of "Endgegner"
‘Endgegner’ shares a story of depression, heartbreak and perseverance.
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After suffering through an excruciatingly painful break up that almost cost him his life, Christopher Miller embarks on a journey of self healing through the only avenue that provided the best medicine to life for him in the past - rock climbing.
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At the end of 2018, Chris faced his own major hardship. His relationship of four years-with the woman who he had asked to marry-ended. It completely destroyed him. The heartbreak, hurt and pain he felt almost cost him his life-but he kept fighting, and he survived. During the filming, he was always caught smiling despite the severe depression he was still fighting through. He is working hard to heal himself, even still, but he hopes that his story of battling and overcoming depression can inspire others who also suffer, and encourage them to keep fighting.
‘Endgegner’ is the German word for ‘End boss’ or to describe the last big devil/final battle in a game. Climbs such as Endgegner -the one featured in this film-that are as challenging physically as they are psychologically, offer a unique mental journey for the climber. As you battle through the physical and mental challenges on the climb, you learn more about yourself and are reminded of the inner strength and willpower that you possess. Endgegner is one of many difficult climbs that have been a part of Chris’ self-healing journey so far.
Inside, everyone has an “Endgegner”. Whether it’s depression, chronic pain, trauma-or any other hardship breaking you down or pushing you closer to your limit-our perseverance and willpower defines our success. Chris encourages others who are struggling to, “Keep fighting, and reach out to someone when you are vulnerable-your life matters”.
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Climber: Christopher Miller
Prior to moving to Perth, Australia to settle down and start a family, Chris Miller traveled the world full time as a sponsored rock climber. His world flipped upside down at the start of 2019, when the relationship with the woman he loved and had asked to marry, ended. When he found out she was dating another man, he fell into severe depression, almost taking his own life. He now uses his story to help others and has since returned to his preferred medicine for life-rock climbing.
Filmmaker: Yaoyao Forest
Yaoyao Forest is a rock climbing enthusiast and former bar singer living in Yangshuo, China. After a year long recovery from a serious climbing accident in 2017, she decided to change her life to become a climbing photographer and documentary filmmaker.
Executive Producer: Hendrik Schicke
Hendrik Schicke, an adventurous entrepreneur, has built multiple brands and start-ups over the years. In 2017, he started his life as a digital nomad with the passion to inspire others living a location independent life.
Special Thanks to: MANFRED HALT, RAÚL SAÚCO, TONY CHEUNG
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Thakhek, Laos
Green Climbers Home, Laos
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Sony Alpha 7RII
Sony Alpha 7RIII
Sony Zeiss FE 24-70mm f/4 OSS
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Sony 24-70 mm/F 2.8 FE GM
DJI Mavic 2 Pro