Stone, Paper, Pencil

This documentary follows the process of creating the book and exhibition Art in Climbing Topos. Through the eyes of climbers and artists, the documentary analyzes the tension between utility and creativity found in climbing topos. Vertical maps that not only trace impossible routes, but also dreams and adventures. From the first rudimentary sketches to elaborate contemporary drawings, we discover the evolution of these unique documents and their impact on the exploration of the unknown. 

The idea I develop in the film is how art and illustration transform a purely utilitarian element — the topo — into something inspiring, inviting readers to dream of those routes and then climb them or create their own.
[Jon Herranz, Director]​

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