Alex Honnold said this Dawn Wall for the first time is still the most difficult achievement in climbing history, I believe him, he also said he didn't even want to try it. Caldwell obsessed and invented his own route for years through a never climbed wall, it was an impossible dream, but his talent and tenacity made it possible. Respect for both, Alex mentally impossible feat and Caldwell's.
Alright, you guys stop comparing what Alex Honnold did and what both of these guys did, you cannot compare it, its almost 2 different sports at this point. Alex climbed a 5.12d in less than 4 hours without ropes and with only a chalk bag, that is incredible. These guys climbed the hardest wall ever, yes with ropes but it is still and incredible milestone. You cant compare the routes because you cannot do a super hard route when you free solo a 3000ft wall, it would be too dangerous, obviously. For you guys saying that Alex'es mental had to be tougher ( even though is personally agree) : imagine waking up everyday for 3 weeks to go and climb the hardest wall ever. You guys would lose motivation after 3 days so it is still a gigantic mental effort that they had to put in and is it worthy of our respect. All three of these guys are some of the best rock climbers ever and their respective milestones are great in their way. Stop comparing them and appreciate.
What both of them have done is remarkable & some of the most incredible events to happen in the history of all athletics. Alex took an route he believe would make it the easiest & he was most comfortable on. The fact he solo’d the wall is freaking nuts but they Tommy & Kevin took on a section no one has free climbed before. Making their own route. What they did is incredible. Hats off to tommy, Kevin, & Alex. all of them have done things that won’t be replicated for a long time if ever.
Ah, No. The whole game is controlling your fear. When you fall, fully relying on your rope and realize that the pro holds, the fear disappears. Well placed protection removes the fear. Without any thing to fall back on all bets are off. There is only so much you can control. While Alex rehearsed every move there was always the possibility of random uncontrolled events occurring. With a rope these are trivial. ( a bird flying in your face, the weather changing unforeseen, a stray pebble falling at the exact time your are about to place your foot on a hold, etc). Alex’s climb of El Cap is the singular event in all climbing.
Non-climber here. I loved this movie. I especially loved how much time they spent with Jorgeson on pitch 15. It completely drew me in. I never knew when - or if - he would send it. As time went on I began to almost feel as if I was up there with them. That night sequence was pure brilliance. And this Behind the Scenes shows the extraordinary accomplishment of the camera crew, who completely disappear in the film itself. Exceptional! Question: at 6.07 that cable which seems to stretch far off to the horizon at about 1 o'clock in the frame - how on earth did that get there? These cameramen, hanging there for endless hours in the cold filming every attempt: the unsung heroes. I enjoyed this film far more than Free Solo.
I've had this movie in my list on netflix for months, but I only now watched it. It is so good! Perfect story with the challenges and pathos. The perseverance is unparalleled.
Just saw this yesterday on Netflix. Simply incredible. I have mountain biked with many climbers. They are a different kind of human altogether. This is simply an amazing story.
Totally agree. Valley Uprising is a good one to watch before the others. It gives the viewer a lot of history about the walls, routes, legends, etc. I also recommend Meru. It’s not rock climbing, more so ice climbing and traversing. Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker are in that one. All really great movies with such cool people.
I know you guys froze and the whole ordeal was insane trying to film it, but with all my heart, I thank you for doing it. That was honestly the single best thing I've ever seen.
Well now I got to see this film. Shots look amazing and everyone says the story behind it is really good. And the dedication to those shots are insane, super impressive
I'm a Honnold fan and have been waiting for Free Solo since Alex climbed but I find Dawn Wall a better watch than Free Solo coz the latter has been edited to be more of love story Well done Red Bull Dawn Wall team!
@@jordanadkins2427 Yeah, but Free Solo is more "produced." There are some scenes that were obviously clumsily setup by the director(s). Also Alex Honnold imo is less of an interesting character than Tommy Caldwell.
This is an incredible film and feat. This and Free Solo are so different. Physically different and emotionally different. Alex appears somewhat detached ( emotionally and possibly also some general brain thing, the brain scan was interesting) that I feel helps him take the incredible risks that he does, of course it's still a major achievement, but if you don't feel quite the huge level of fear that others might, the battle is different. Alex does feel a level of the fear of course, but there is definitely also a helpful detachment. I can't help feeling that the mastery of the fear and the incredible resilience required to do so is the biggest part of the overall achievement for me. It's not about the height of the wall, the physical risks or the time, it's about the quality, depth and intensity of that journey, what battle is overcome. In that regard, Dawn Wall touched me more, impacted me more and made a bigger overall impression on me. I was fascinated and impressed by Free Solo, but it had a very different quality
I totally understand why Chin's Free Solo won the Oscar, and why it is so popular. Honnold and McCandless are so charming and so beautiful as a couple, and AH overflows charisma, not to mention the gorgeous sound track and the imminence of death. But this doc. (Dawn Wall) is much more profound and much more beautiful, not to mention Caldwell is an angel. His solidarity with Jorgeson is what makes every people I h3ve talked to shed emotional tears on the scene they finish the climb. I have lost count of the number of times I saw this film.
@@dr.doppeldecker3832 no he can't, he doesnt use it to grip at all. He had to figure out a whole new way to crimp as well cos the usual way depends on the index finger to lock it in
The behind the scenes should be just as important because without that teamwork, it’d be just two guys climbing? Great vid. Appreciate the camera team and editing support to bring to attention of awesome achievement as well as more history of Tommy, Kevin and the whole experience. 🙏🙇
I watched Free Solo first and then gave The Dawn Wall a try. Hands down, The Dawn Wall is a better story and definitely more inspiring on a personal level. Although Alex's climb is an amazing accomplishment, I felt sad for Sanni at the end of the film. Compare that to how Tommy treated Kevin toward the end of the film, and you'll see what I mean.
Alex told her from the very start that climbing is more important to him than her. Expecting something else after that would be calling Alex a lier. She had to option to leave any time if she felt she was badly treated.
After seeing this... I imagined how our work bring joy and hardship... No work is easy... So I'm holding on to what I am right now no matter how hard it is... Thanks for documenting your life as photographer and cinematographer.. You risk your life while enjoying the scenery and letting us see how beautiful the world is
The Dawn Wall film/documentary was such a good watch! I'm not particularly into wall climbing or bouldering but Tommy and Kevin really got me interested. Great movie, beautiful shots and artwork.
Caldwell is such a decent guy that, even though he did what he needed to do to save his life and that of his comrades, he was traumatized for a long time after that. Watch the film and they explain how heart broken he was to push a killer to his death. That guy survived, though. Amazingly. So Tommy is off the hook.
People keep comparing Tommy's climb of the dawn wall and Alex's freesolo of the freeride route. Both have said that they are completely different climbs. The freesolo is difficult by nature of the circumstances, and the dawn wall climb was one of the hardest routes ever put up. Both were thought to be impossible.
Just watch both movies last week. They are both amazing! Its really a pity that they both came out at the same time. I thought Free Solo was a better made documentary, something about the feeling, music and story telling was better. That said The Dawn Wall was equally good in regards to the feat that they accomplished!
@@T0BBi94 That's weird, I thought The Dawn Wall was way better. I think it's mostly due to how likeable Tommy is compared to Alex. The moments where Tommy was basically telling Kevin he's waiting for him to finish pitch 15, as long as it takes, no rush, because he didn't want to do it without him. That was such an amazing scene. Imagine having this insane dream everyone says is impossible and having it within arm's reach only to tell your partner you'll wait for them because you don't want to finish with them. Alex literally told his girlfriend to bugger off so he didn't have to think about her.
Travis Hance Alex required a calmness of mind without gf distractions, as that could have led to certain death. It’s a bit unfair to compare the consequences.
Without doubt, yall have extreme talent and trust in each other, not to mention waking up to see the sunrise while 1200 feet above the floor of elcapitan, definitely put in the work to earn the privileges that most of us will only see on a digital screen, incredible
I bow down to all you free climbers and especially you solo climbers ( no safety ropes ) you are all INSANE! and have my utmost respect for your skillset and drive for your passion. simple amazing 😁👍 New Zealand. came looking for this subject thanks to JRE
What a great feat,just watched it on Netflix, and amazing to think Rafa Nadal is also a part time climber,though going under a pseudonym Kevin Jorgensen.
I totally agree. This film was special. Whilst Alex’s achievement was staggering (if not slightly insane), I thought Dawn Wall was a vastly more accomplished piece of film making. The commitment to being there in the moment, over such a long period was remarkable. The innovation in camerawork was evident. The editorial was finely crafted compelling and emotional. The moments of humour were perfect in their timing and execution. It’s just such a pity that two fabulous climbing films had to be released so close together. I mean how long has it been since a climbing film went mainstream... and then it happens twice in a matter of years.
I have never climbed anything in my life but was dragged by a friend to masters of stone v in Truckee when it came out. I realized that night that climbing movies are some of the best cinematic experiences a person can have.
Thank you for posting this. I did not know that drone cameras are not allowed in Yosemite. Too bad. Can you imagine the footage that you could have had if it was allowed? I liked this movie better than 'Free Solo'. I think non climbers do not get just how much harder the Dawn Wall is compared to Free Rider. Free Solo is a Russian Roulette climb story with too much Dr. Phil, a cringy girl friend and not enough climbing footage. Dawn Wall is climbers climber movie (no death wish) with plenty of climbing footage featuring the ultimate bro of bros Tommy Caldwell. How do you not love this guy?
Amazing that TC has been as graceful to BR as he has been (never mind doing what he did to help keep AH alive on his El Cap solo), but he’s a better man than most. I wouldn’t have had a second thought about tossing that guy off that cliff.
Honestly, after watching this Dawn Wall documentary, I can't understand all the fuss about Free Solo, especially when they came out roughly at the same time. This one is a different class (higher!) than Free Solo. Both in terms of athletic feat and how the film was done... However, I understand that the audience gets easily carried away by their emotion stemming from sheer horror of hazarding life when free soloing El Capitan. And then Alex doesn't day and the audience is relieved and so on... But this is just so much better! The storytelling, the amazing performance of the climbers...
I watched it on Netflix . CRAZY! I learned a lot about mountain climbing that I no clue about. Would i do it ? HELL NO! But i admire the sport like watching it and i admire their bravery and courage that they have. Hats off to them!
Not to edit I heard about this guys on my Literature book.. The name of the chapter was Dreaming of the dawn wall.. No matter what I really appreciate them and a great salute to these pair of duo's who did the hardest climb ever
Amazing achievement and amazing movie. Thanks to you cameras aswell for your amazing job and thanks to RED BULL as always! the best M***F*** Brand ever!!!
It’s funny how this always seems to happen with films - two extremely similar projects get made at almost exactly the same time, one ends up being remembered widely and the other sort of a forgotten alternate.
I've peed off the edge of a cliff but pooping in a plastic bag off the side of a portaledge, a couple of thousand feet off the ground is what has always made me recoil at the thought of long term big wall climbing. I sympathize with the camera man.
The 'Big Rig' specifically is what makes the Dawn Wall a more visually appealing film than Free Solo. I was so dissapointed in the lack of perspective shots and satisfying pull back shots in Free Solo, always felt like they cut short. Both awesome films though, so much work and dedication from everyone to put them together
In an interview two years ago, Alex said that the Dawn Wall will never EVER be done free solo. He said that it is simply too hard and too dangerous, and that even if you picked the perfect route, it would take several days of careful climbing to make it to the top, and no human being would be capable of accomplishing that.
when people watch these they never think about the camera men, amazing stuff, good to see something about them on this amazing feat
I did
Film people always Think about that... neraly every shot movie and Film i See i Think about
Same here
Most people do
I always think of the cameraman 💜. Amazing work
Alex Honnold said this Dawn Wall for the first time is still the most difficult achievement in climbing history, I believe him, he also said he didn't even want to try it. Caldwell obsessed and invented his own route for years through a never climbed wall, it was an impossible dream, but his talent and tenacity made it possible. Respect for both, Alex mentally impossible feat and Caldwell's.
Alright, you guys stop comparing what Alex Honnold did and what both of these guys did, you cannot compare it, its almost 2 different sports at this point. Alex climbed a 5.12d in less than 4 hours without ropes and with only a chalk bag, that is incredible. These guys climbed the hardest wall ever, yes with ropes but it is still and incredible milestone. You cant compare the routes because you cannot do a super hard route when you free solo a 3000ft wall, it would be too dangerous, obviously. For you guys saying that Alex'es mental had to be tougher ( even though is personally agree) : imagine waking up everyday for 3 weeks to go and climb the hardest wall ever. You guys would lose motivation after 3 days so it is still a gigantic mental effort that they had to put in and is it worthy of our respect. All three of these guys are some of the best rock climbers ever and their respective milestones are great in their way. Stop comparing them and appreciate.
What both of them have done is remarkable & some of the most incredible events to happen in the history of all athletics. Alex took an route he believe would make it the easiest & he was most comfortable on. The fact he solo’d the wall is freaking nuts but they Tommy & Kevin took on a section no one has free climbed before. Making their own route. What they did is incredible. Hats off to tommy, Kevin, & Alex. all of them have done things that won’t be replicated for a long time if ever.
@@jimmygraham511 Well said
Totally agree.
@Bird Dawg You definitely are not a climber and don't get it at all.
Ah, No. The whole game is controlling your fear. When you fall, fully relying on your rope and realize that the pro holds, the fear disappears. Well placed protection removes the fear. Without any thing to fall back on all bets are off. There is only so much you can control. While Alex rehearsed every move there was always the possibility of random uncontrolled events occurring. With a rope these are trivial. ( a bird flying in your face, the weather changing unforeseen, a stray pebble falling at the exact time your are about to place your foot on a hold, etc). Alex’s climb of El Cap is the singular event in all climbing.
Non-climber here. I loved this movie. I especially loved how much time they spent with Jorgeson on pitch 15. It completely drew me in. I never knew when - or if - he would send it. As time went on I began to almost feel as if I was up there with them. That night sequence was pure brilliance. And this Behind the Scenes shows the extraordinary accomplishment of the camera crew, who completely disappear in the film itself. Exceptional! Question: at 6.07 that cable which seems to stretch far off to the horizon at about 1 o'clock in the frame - how on earth did that get there? These cameramen, hanging there for endless hours in the cold filming every attempt: the unsung heroes. I enjoyed this film far more than Free Solo.
I've had this movie in my list on netflix for months, but I only now watched it. It is so good! Perfect story with the challenges and pathos. The perseverance is unparalleled.
It really is!
Just saw this yesterday on Netflix. Simply incredible. I have mountain biked with many climbers. They are a different kind of human altogether.
This is simply an amazing story.
What about the camera men filming the camera men
Mark Z U C C I want to see that feature ..and also short about the guy who filmed the guys who filmed the 🧗♀️
I think they filmed each other
And the camera guy to film the drone operator?
theseeker oftheway
No drones in the park
i guess
Yeah. The true unsung hero.
The Dawn Wall, Free Solo, and Valley Uprising are all must watches
The 90s Ben moon stuff is an interesting perspective. Statement of youth and the real thing
But there is something about Free Solo... It gives me chill.
Totally agree. Valley Uprising is a good one to watch before the others. It gives the viewer a lot of history about the walls, routes, legends, etc. I also recommend Meru. It’s not rock climbing, more so ice climbing and traversing. Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker are in that one. All really great movies with such cool people.
Bummer they took Valley Uprising off Netflix 😑
@@mubu9908 What! Nooo. That’s disappointing.
I know you guys froze and the whole ordeal was insane trying to film it, but with all my heart, I thank you for doing it. That was honestly the single best thing I've ever seen.
The Dawn Wall is one of the best docos ever. What a story. Tommy is a legend.
wow, i never thought about how the camera people were hanging for hours in freezing conditions. Tommy and Kevin had it tough but so did these guys
This is one of the most inspirational behind the scenes videos I have EVER seen!!!
Well now I got to see this film. Shots look amazing and everyone says the story behind it is really good. And the dedication to those shots are insane, super impressive
Also don't miss Meru, Valley Uprising, and obviously Free Solo. All solid af.
I'm a Honnold fan and have been waiting for Free Solo since Alex climbed
but I find Dawn Wall a better watch than Free Solo coz the latter has been edited to be more of love story
Well done Red Bull Dawn Wall team!
It's a character study of Alex Honnold
@@jordanadkins2427 Yeah, but Free Solo is more "produced." There are some scenes that were obviously clumsily setup by the director(s). Also Alex Honnold imo is less of an interesting character than Tommy Caldwell.
@@jeffalexthomas It's a character study of Alex Honnold.
@@jeffalexthomas I disagree about Alex being less interesting that tommy
Lol...go watch a movie if you're worried about editing
This is an incredible film and feat. This and Free Solo are so different. Physically different and emotionally different. Alex appears somewhat detached ( emotionally and possibly also some general brain thing, the brain scan was interesting) that I feel helps him take the incredible risks that he does, of course it's still a major achievement, but if you don't feel quite the huge level of fear that others might, the battle is different. Alex does feel a level of the fear of course, but there is definitely also a helpful detachment. I can't help feeling that the mastery of the fear and the incredible resilience required to do so is the biggest part of the overall achievement for me. It's not about the height of the wall, the physical risks or the time, it's about the quality, depth and intensity of that journey, what battle is overcome. In that regard, Dawn Wall touched me more, impacted me more and made a bigger overall impression on me. I was fascinated and impressed by Free Solo, but it had a very different quality
Great review thanks! You inspired me to rent this on TH-cam as I don't have Netflix, and also to watch freesolo as planned also!
Dynamic Gear Placement at 1:43 , like Vertical limit taught us!
Philip Bornhausen I was looking for this comment!
I totally understand why Chin's Free Solo won the Oscar, and why it is so popular. Honnold and McCandless are so charming and so beautiful as a couple, and AH overflows charisma, not to mention the gorgeous sound track and the imminence of death. But this doc. (Dawn Wall) is much more profound and much more beautiful, not to mention Caldwell is an angel. His solidarity with Jorgeson is what makes every people I h3ve talked to shed emotional tears on the scene they finish the climb. I have lost count of the number of times I saw this film.
Amazing guys, whole team just incredible. And that filming rope work is just mind blowing.
cant wait to watch this, kudos to the camera man!!!
Best movie ive seen in a long, long while. And i dont even climb! Fantastic work both of the climbers and the crew!!
Dawn Wall with 9 fingers? That should change the grade scale for him alone.
Yeah that's nuts
The finger is just two joints shorter though, he still can use it pretty much like his other fingers.
@@dr.doppeldecker3832 no he can't, he doesnt use it to grip at all. He had to figure out a whole new way to crimp as well cos the usual way depends on the index finger to lock it in
@@dr.doppeldecker3832 given how physics and levers work, that isn’t true
STRAIGHT UP 💎🙌🏿♾💚🚀🎨🛬
Wow!!! My respect to you guys!!! I cried and enjoy soooooo much The Dawn Wall... thank you!! Thank you!!! What am amazing job
It was a very teary movie for me as well. I was almost confused as to why I was finding it so emotional.
The Dawn Wall is the best film i have ever seen.
The behind the scenes should be just as important because without that teamwork, it’d be just two guys climbing? Great vid. Appreciate the camera team and editing support to bring to attention of awesome achievement as well as more history of Tommy, Kevin and the whole experience. 🙏🙇
Great Film. Even more in-depth book. Amazing story. Tommy Rocks!
I watched Free Solo first and then gave The Dawn Wall a try. Hands down, The Dawn Wall is a better story and definitely more inspiring on a personal level. Although Alex's climb is an amazing accomplishment, I felt sad for Sanni at the end of the film. Compare that to how Tommy treated Kevin toward the end of the film, and you'll see what I mean.
I think it's one of those things that it's wrong to go into a relationship expecting to change someone.
Alex told her from the very start that climbing is more important to him than her. Expecting something else after that would be calling Alex a lier. She had to option to leave any time if she felt she was badly treated.
They recently got married. 💍 😂
After seeing this... I imagined how our work bring joy and hardship... No work is easy... So I'm holding on to what I am right now no matter how hard it is... Thanks for documenting your life as photographer and cinematographer.. You risk your life while enjoying the scenery and letting us see how beautiful the world is
The Dawn Wall film/documentary was such a good watch! I'm not particularly into wall climbing or bouldering but Tommy and Kevin really got me interested. Great movie, beautiful shots and artwork.
Casually mentions that he was held hostage in Kyrgyzstan and yeeted one of his captors off a cliff. (Who somehow survived and went to prison)
Narakonaro~ howcome ive needs herd this story that’s what I want to see. I know! Mentions it like nothing 🤷🏽♀️
Caldwell is such a decent guy that, even though he did what he needed to do to save his life and that of his comrades, he was traumatized for a long time after that. Watch the film and they explain how heart broken he was to push a killer to his death. That guy survived, though. Amazingly. So Tommy is off the hook.
Narakonaro~ well obviously the cliff wasnt that steep and he rolled and they ran lol
I was like, whoa whoa whoa.....did he just say he pusqhed his capture off a cliff? 👀 (rewinds/replays). Ok, now i have to look up what happened.
How'd he lose a finger.
That was an incredible bts look, can't wait to see the whole movie!
Enjoy! 👐
where will I be able to watch it and how? when does it release?
@@adamaustin3373 did you see it in the meantime? Someone uploaded it on TH-cam
@@JimnyRicardo yes. I actually bought on amazon for $12
People keep comparing Tommy's climb of the dawn wall and Alex's freesolo of the freeride route. Both have said that they are completely different climbs. The freesolo is difficult by nature of the circumstances, and the dawn wall climb was one of the hardest routes ever put up. Both were thought to be impossible.
Just watch both movies last week. They are both amazing! Its really a pity that they both came out at the same time. I thought Free Solo was a better made documentary, something about the feeling, music and story telling was better. That said The Dawn Wall was equally good in regards to the feat that they accomplished!
@@T0BBi94 That's weird, I thought The Dawn Wall was way better. I think it's mostly due to how likeable Tommy is compared to Alex. The moments where Tommy was basically telling Kevin he's waiting for him to finish pitch 15, as long as it takes, no rush, because he didn't want to do it without him. That was such an amazing scene. Imagine having this insane dream everyone says is impossible and having it within arm's reach only to tell your partner you'll wait for them because you don't want to finish with them. Alex literally told his girlfriend to bugger off so he didn't have to think about her.
@@TH-dg2mm Yeah, I agree that was a highlight of the film, they did an amazing job in building up to that.
Travis Hance Alex required a calmness of mind without gf distractions, as that could have led to certain death. It’s a bit unfair to compare the consequences.
Well you guys did a good job, the film was great.
The important thing is that all these guys had fun in the outdoors communing with nature.
영화소장까지 했는데 볼때마다 자신에대한 새로운 각오를 다지는것 같네요~~ 언제간 가보구 싶네~~
Such an amazing movie, I'm really glad I watched this. Thank you for your dedication because without it we would never have watched this amazing feat
Without doubt, yall have extreme talent and trust in each other, not to mention waking up to see the sunrise while 1200 feet above the floor of elcapitan, definitely put in the work to earn the privileges that most of us will only see on a digital screen, incredible
I've just watched it and i have to say that this movie is perfect in all regards.
I bow down to all you free climbers and especially you solo climbers ( no safety ropes ) you are all INSANE! and have my utmost respect for your skillset and drive for your passion. simple amazing 😁👍 New Zealand. came looking for this subject thanks to JRE
Thank you for this. Fascinating.
Glad that you like it! 🙌
What a great feat,just watched it on Netflix, and amazing to think Rafa Nadal is also a part time climber,though going under a pseudonym Kevin Jorgensen.
Is the name really an alias?
this is amazing guys on many levels. Empowering and Inspiring thanks for focus and hard work to capture the mind bending journey.
Thank you filmers. You are drastically underappreciated
Everyone in the world should watch The Dawn Wall .. it’s so much more than climbing that insurmountable rock !
I totally agree. This film was special. Whilst Alex’s achievement was staggering (if not slightly insane), I thought Dawn Wall was a vastly more accomplished piece of film making. The commitment to being there in the moment, over such a long period was remarkable. The innovation in camerawork was evident. The editorial was finely crafted compelling and emotional. The moments of humour were perfect in their timing and execution. It’s just such a pity that two fabulous climbing films had to be released so close together. I mean how long has it been since a climbing film went mainstream... and then it happens twice in a matter of years.
I have never climbed anything in my life but was dragged by a friend to masters of stone v in Truckee when it came out. I realized that night that climbing movies are some of the best cinematic experiences a person can have.
Thank you for posting this. I did not know that drone cameras are not allowed in Yosemite. Too bad. Can you imagine the footage that you could have had if it was allowed? I liked this movie better than 'Free Solo'. I think non climbers do not get just how much harder the Dawn Wall is compared to Free Rider. Free Solo is a Russian Roulette climb story with too much Dr. Phil, a cringy girl friend and not enough climbing footage.
Dawn Wall is climbers climber movie (no death wish) with plenty of climbing footage featuring the ultimate bro of bros Tommy Caldwell. How do you not love this guy?
Big facts
When you watch any movies/documentaries and you never thought of the cameramen, that's how successful the production is.
i didn't realize they weren't getting those massive shots *without* drones! incredible.. Dawn Wall is such a masterpiece
Amazing that TC has been as graceful to BR as he has been (never mind doing what he did to help keep AH alive on his El Cap solo), but he’s a better man than most. I wouldn’t have had a second thought about tossing that guy off that cliff.
Hats off to you guys for this incredible task....hail yeah to the camera man!@#
Beastmode! 💪
Tommy is a legend but the way this was shot and the edit give me major Meru vibes.
Meru is a great film as well.
Very emotional documentary. Liked it a lot.
That's great! 🙌
Honestly, after watching this Dawn Wall documentary, I can't understand all the fuss about Free Solo, especially when they came out roughly at the same time. This one is a different class (higher!) than Free Solo. Both in terms of athletic feat and how the film was done... However, I understand that the audience gets easily carried away by their emotion stemming from sheer horror of hazarding life when free soloing El Capitan. And then Alex doesn't day and the audience is relieved and so on... But this is just so much better! The storytelling, the amazing performance of the climbers...
Really glad you like it!
I was in cinema yesterday it was amazing history and movie, great job!
I watched it on Netflix . CRAZY! I learned a lot about mountain climbing that I no clue about. Would i do it ? HELL NO! But i admire the sport like watching it and i admire their bravery and courage that they have. Hats off to them!
Not to edit I heard about this guys on my Literature book..
The name of the chapter was Dreaming of the dawn wall..
No matter what I really appreciate them and a great salute to these pair of duo's who did the hardest climb ever
What these guys did was truly remarkable.
Excellent documentary-Thank you!
Thank you, Kate! We really appreciate it. 🙌
@@redbull Hey red bull. I love your drinks! Hook a brother up with a few cases😅 just kidding. Rock on
Dawn Wall and Meru are the best climbing films.
Amazing achievement and amazing movie. Thanks to you cameras aswell for your amazing job and thanks to RED BULL as always! the best M***F*** Brand ever!!!
Just watch Line Across the Sky. It's Tommy and Alex climbing together.
These are really comfortable and trusting. That’s a lot of rigging, you have to trust everyone.
Sometimes I watch loads of videos on a particular subject and really get inspired to try it out. This is not one of those times
Agree. Same with mount everest, k2 and so on. Not going to go there. Not inspired at all. Fun to watch.
Thanks Nigel!
It’s funny how this always seems to happen with films - two extremely similar projects get made at almost exactly the same time, one ends up being remembered widely and the other sort of a forgotten alternate.
This was an amazing story and beautifully filmed.
I thought it was a drone that's insane the system they created
Alex Hannond just casually passing like "on your right".
Such an inspiring dreamwork ❤️
All hail the camera crew , they deserve a lot of respect .
Watching this my feet are shaking and cold.
I loved the film. I love this BTS even better.
Superb film ❤ I loved the bats in this behind the scene 😂
amazing job all across the board..!
I've peed off the edge of a cliff but pooping in a plastic bag off the side of a portaledge, a couple of thousand feet off the ground is what has always made me recoil at the thought of long term big wall climbing. I sympathize with the camera man.
That big rig is insaaaane!!!!
Props to the camera guys. Crazy as all hell.
Amazing documentary! Loved it.
You guys are Heroes
Epic movie.... these guys are GODS............... total respect!!!
If you liked this, I highly recommend watching Touching the Void.
Andy oh man that ones is brutal
Best documentarry film ever
A great story and a darn good film, too.
hats off to all of you
Tommy is missing the tip of his pointer finger!? Whaaaaaa... and he still climbs like beast!
Not just the tip, almost the whole finger.
wish this was in the movie, love it
The 'Big Rig' specifically is what makes the Dawn Wall a more visually appealing film than Free Solo. I was so dissapointed in the lack of perspective shots and satisfying pull back shots in Free Solo, always felt like they cut short. Both awesome films though, so much work and dedication from everyone to put them together
I guess... It is more exciting to watch the video than actually doing it
Phenomenal documentary
That was super cool to see you plug gear at 1:53 while swinging to “get to the spot” “to get the shot”
Incredible images, monumental challenge, kudos all round
Wow this is insane
Much respect to the camera men.
In an interview two years ago, Alex said that the Dawn Wall will never EVER be done free solo.
He said that it is simply too hard and too dangerous, and that even if you picked the perfect route, it would take several days of careful climbing to make it to the top, and no human being would be capable of accomplishing that.
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You are great people and Red bull knows how to appreciate great people like all of you.
love rock climbing
from Indonesian
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Having more of this in the film would've made a good film even better
Watch it last night.best movie i see this year 100%
So much better then solo like way way way better
You great sir 👍👍
Love you Josh and Brett....so cool.
Loved this film, awesome to see the BTS.