Free House

This documentary chronicles Alex Honnold's quest to become the first person to free solo Yosemite's 3,000-foot El Capitan. Free soloing, the ultimate act of rock climbing, involves ascending sheer rock faces without ropes or safety gear. The film captures the immense physical and mental challenges, the risks involved, and the profound personal journey of one of the world's most accomplished climbers.

Free Solo was met with widespread critical acclaim, earning numerous awards and high praise for its breathtaking cinematography, intense suspense, and intimate portrayal of Alex Honnold's singular achievement. Critics lauded its ability to convey the sheer audacity and danger of the climb while also exploring the psychological dedication required.

• A stunning and nail-biting documentary that captures an extraordinary feat of human endurance.
• Visually spectacular, the film immerses viewers in the vertiginous world of extreme climbing.
• Offers a profound look into the mind of an athlete pushing the boundaries of possibility.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised Free Solo for its incredible cinematography, the mesmerizing performance of Alex Honnold, and the sheer suspense of the climb. Many expressed awe at the level of focus and bravery demonstrated, with some finding it inspirational and others terrifyingly intense.

Won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature (2019). Nominated for numerous other awards including multiple BAFTA Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards.

During the filming of Free Solo, the camera crew, including co-director Jimmy Chin, were also free soloing many of the routes to get the best camera angles, adding another layer of extreme risk to the production.