Rock Queen

Story

Synopsis

Catherine Destivelle has deservedly become the most famous female climber in the world. She rose to prominence with historic climbs, such as the free ascent of the Nameless Tower in Pakistan, and solo winter ascents of the classic north faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger, climbs that have never been repeated by any woman. She also made history in sport climbing by winning the world championship title. In 1997, this time in Scotland, on the iconic Old Man of Hoy route, opened by Bonington, Patey & Baillie, Martin Belderson crowned Destivelle Queen of the Rock. She was four months pregnant when she made this 137-meter ascent, which was not difficult but on tricky rock.

Director

Martin Belderson

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

20 February 1998

Ensemble

Cast

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  Catherine Destivelle

  Self

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  Érik Decamp

  Self

• Jim Curran

  Self

• John Whittle

  Self