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Film documents extreme rock climb | Film documents extreme rock climb |
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A new film about one of the world's toughest rock climbs premieres in Edinburgh this weekend. | A new film about one of the world's toughest rock climbs premieres in Edinburgh this weekend. |
E11 documents climber Dave MacLeod's attempt to scale a sheer cliff face, which he has since named Rhapsody, at Dumbarton Rock near Glasgow. | E11 documents climber Dave MacLeod's attempt to scale a sheer cliff face, which he has since named Rhapsody, at Dumbarton Rock near Glasgow. |
It took him 14 months to finally climb the route and a film crew followed him every step of the way - including the nine times he fell to the rocks below. | It took him 14 months to finally climb the route and a film crew followed him every step of the way - including the nine times he fell to the rocks below. |
E11 is to be shown at the Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival. | E11 is to be shown at the Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival. |
The makers have been surprised by the level of interest - far beyond the small community of climbers and walkers in Scotland. | The makers have been surprised by the level of interest - far beyond the small community of climbers and walkers in Scotland. |
They believe Dave MacLeod's dogged determination - and the suburban location - have helped increase interest. | They believe Dave MacLeod's dogged determination - and the suburban location - have helped increase interest. |
About 250,000 people have so far downloaded the trailer and there are now plans to release the film on DVD after this weekend's premiere. |
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