Introducing the famous French Spider-Man, Alain Robert, in his home in Bali to reminisce over his past feats, mapping the mind of a world-class daredevil. In our interview with Alain, we touch on both the high points and the low points of his career, including the numerous incidents he's had over the years and what it takes for him to return to a sport that has nearly taken his life so many times.
Direction
Eberle balances vertigo-inducing archive with intimate Bali stillness.
Production
44 minutes—no fat, just vertical terror and honest confession.
Director
Cyril Eberle
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Alain Robert's 1994 Sears Tower ascent made him a folk hero in France, where 'l'art de la fuite'—the art of escape—resonates with a culture that romanticizes lone wolves.
Director Cyril Eberle is himself a climber who survived a 100-foot fall, which explains the unflinching empathy—he knew exactly what questions not to ask.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters
FR
