Filme 2022

LA FORTRESSE

Country, Year

NLD 2022

Length

15 min

Language

English

Subtitles

German subtitles

Production

HIDDEN FACES | Paul de Groot

Director

Loïc Isliker

Camera

Loïc Isliker, Paul de Groot

Cast

Paul de Groot, Loïc Isliker

Locations

Champéry, Dents du Midi, SUI

A self-documented journey about two skiers who push their limits.

Les Dents du Midi, the “Teeth of the South”, are a mountain range in the Swiss canton of Valais that owes its name to seven peaks of roughly the same height. Traditionally, houses, even entire villages, were built to guarantee a perfect view of the beauties of nature. And of course, Dents du Midi offers optimal conditions for freeriders.

“La Forteresse” is a Dutch production by and with Loïc Isliker and Paul de Groot, narrated by the voice of the legendary local mountain guide Jacky Pochon. It is a self-documented journey about two skiers who push their limits. And who – after arriving by e-bike – take on a new challenge: the Couloir La Forteresse, where falling is not an option.