PROJECT BREAKTHROUGH
by Alexander Rohr
The documentary tells the story of how the Swiss climber Alexander Rohr breaks the 9a barrier with three top-level challenges: “The Change” (9a+/b — first pitch) on Flatanger, “La Castagne” (9a+), and “Eagle 4” (9b), both on Saint Léger du Ventoux.
“Project Breakthrough” is an original documentary. An inspiration to those who are experiencing their own plateau, something of a guide for those who will soon cross it. Ultimately, we are all Alex, and Alex is all of us. To achieve progress, we must first appreciate the process that leads to it. Fail. Try again and maybe fail again. Any result we achieve then has the flavor of added awareness.
Alex’s progress leads him to focus on the moments preceding the climb, to challenge himself on walls that are not in line with his characteristics or in difficult conditions, to appreciate small advances. To accept the outcome of an attempt beforehand, regardless.
