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201879 minPGdocumentary

Regarding Gravity

201879 minPGdocumentary

Two friends, Christian and Bruce, confront their physical limitations as Christian, 63, prepares to paraglide solo for the first time.

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Matthieu Brouillard

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Two friends, Christian and Bruce, confront their physical limitations as Christian, 63, prepares to paraglide solo for the first time.

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Matthieu Brouillarddirector

Matthieu Brouillardwriter

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Christian, 63, and Bruce, 71, prepare for a paragliding adventure to Mont Blanc. Christian, who has a genetic condition affecting his vision and skin sensitivity, has mastered paragliding and gained permission to fly solo. He encourages Bruce, who is hard of hearing and bipolar, to join him in defying their physical limitations. Directed by Matthieu Brouillard, the film presents an intimate portrait of their friendship and the challenges they face in pursuit of freedom in the skies.

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