François Damilano. Switzerland. 2024. 86’

Having climbed thirteen of the highest mountains on Earth, Sophie Lavaud is just one summit away from the Himalayan Grand Slam. Will she achieve her goal? The film immerses us in the peculiar world of high-altitude mountaineering, where climbers must cross the fine line between audacity and self-preservation. The documentary is the gripping story of Sophie's final challenge, a 40-day expedition riddled with mishaps.