Rotpunkt (2019)

Plot

Rotpunkt explores the evolution and significance of redpoint climbing, spotlighting Alex Megos as he pushes the sport's limits. It chronicles the journey from its roots in Bavaria, where a group of unconventional climbers first embraced the technique, through its golden age led by Wolfgang Güllich, to Megos's groundbreaking attempts to redefine human potential. The film captures the intense mental and physical challenge that redpoint climbing presents, illustrating its transformation from a mere engineering puzzle into a profound test of endurance and skill.