Jean-Minh Trinh-Thieu's fall from Gaia highlights the intense gritstone climbing culture in the Peak District, featuring climbers like Ben Moon and Jerry Moffatt.
Synopsis
Jean-Minh Trinh-Thieu's fall from Gaia highlights the intense gritstone climbing culture in the Peak District, featuring climbers like Ben Moon and Jerry Moffatt.
Synopsis
Jean-Minh Trinh-Thieu takes a dramatic fall from Gaia, a challenging gritstone route at Black Rocks, in the 1998 documentary Hard Grit. Directed by Richard Heap, the film captures the intense world of gritstone climbing in the Peak District, featuring climbers like Ben Moon and Jerry Moffatt. It includes significant ascents, such as Seb Grieve's first free ascent of Meshuga. Hard Grit won ten international film festival awards, reflecting its impact on the climbing community and the sport's history.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Jean–Minh Trinh-Thieu's iconic fall on Gaia
- Watch Seb Grieve's first ascent of Meshuga
- Follow climbers speculating on Wizard Ridge
Did You Know
- Jean–Minh Trinh-Thieu broke his leg after falling from Gaia in 1998.
- Hard Grit won ten international film festival awards.
- Seb Grieve's first ascent of Meshuga was captured in the film.
- The film features the most iconic rock climbing fall according to Rock & Ice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the film Hard Grit?
Hard Grit was directed by Richard Heap.
What notable climbing incident occurs at the beginning of Hard Grit?
The film opens with French climber Jean–Minh Trinh-Thieu taking a large fall from Gaia at Black Rocks, resulting in a broken leg.
How many international film festival awards did Hard Grit win?
Hard Grit won ten international film festival awards.
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