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See 43 people confront their fear of heights.
Meet jumpers aged 9 to 78 taking the plunge.
Find out how fear manifests in public settings.

Did You Know

The film features 43 participants, aged between 9 and 78.
The diving platform is 10 meters high.
The film was directed by Maximilien Van Aertryck in 2016.
The film has a total duration of 17 minutes.

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Who directed the short film 'Ten Meter Tower'?

The short film 'Ten Meter Tower' was directed by Maximilien Van Aertryck.

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Participants in 'Ten Meter Tower' range in age from 9 to 78 years old.

How long is the short film 'Ten Meter Tower'?

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