Notes From The Wall

"Notes From The Wall" (2017) is a climbing documentary directed by Guillaume Lion. It follows three of Belgium's top mountaineers – Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll, Nicolas Favresse, and Siebe Vanhee – in their audacious attempt to free climb one of Patagonia's greatest walls. For 19 days, on El Regalo de Mwono (1,200 meters), in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, the team faced extreme weather conditions, technical difficulties, and the mental exhaustion of long days and nights spent on this vertical face. Much more than just an ascent, "Notes from the Wall" captures the raw spirit of adventure, intense camaraderie, and moments of humor that punctuate the ascent of these elite climbers pushing their limits and reflecting on the meaning of climbing and friendship in one of the most spectacular—and unforgiving—climbing environments in the world.

Directed by Siebe Vanhee, Guillaume Lion, Notes From The Wall leans on a strong ensemble — Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll, Nicolas Favresse — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2017.