20 minutes of pure V15 terror that'll make your palms sweat from your couch.
South Africa is home to some of the world’s best rock climbing and attracts thousands of climbers each year from across the globe. Many films have documented this emerging paradise, but ZA (Zuid-Africa) stands to become a cult classic among the climbing community. Stunning landscapes are perfectly captured through expert time-lapses and ground-breaking drone footage. World-class climbers such as Daniel Woods, Nalle Hukkataival, and Dave Graham take on V15 first ascents and terrifyingly majestic highballs. Nina Williams battles and overcomes the elusive grade of V13, while supporting climbers bring camaraderie and color to the overall vibe of the film. Candid conversations and lifestyle shots are interspersed throughout, allowing the audience to connect with the climbers and routines of the trip. ZA gives a glimpse into the world of these professional climbers, their friends, and the reason why they keep coming back to South Africa.
Cinematography
Drone shots that'll ruin all other climbing films for you.
Practical Effects
Real V15s, real falls, real pads that look too small.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
ZA helped establish Rocklands as the global mecca for highball bouldering, transforming a remote South African region into a pilgrimage site.
Nina Williams's V13 send in this film was groundbreaking representation—at the time, fewer than ten women had climbed the grade worldwide.
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