Equilibrium

Year: 2001 Duration: 25 min. Neil Bentley on the first gritstone E10. The motivations, the fears, the preparations and the undertaking. In English. Equilibrium is the remarkable documentary of a month in top English climber Neil Bentley's life, building up mentally, physically and tactically for an attempt at the rock climb he has dedicated years of this life towards achieving, a climb which would become England's hardest traditional route if ascended, the first and only grade E10 on gristone. A deep and very personal insight into his motivations, fears and obsession, this film explores the tension building up to Neil's attempt, both on the rock and in his daily life, and the strong relationships forged with his long-suffering bailers, one of whom will have the responsibility of saving his life if he falls. This is an intimate and revealing tale of friendship, dedication and personal strength, a stark, evocative account of the very 'cutting edge' of world climbing. English language.