The climbing film over the Dawn Wall comes to Zurich, Berne, Basel, Lucerne, Geneva and Lausanne

In January 2015, Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson celebrated one of the heaviest multi-pitch routes in the world: The Dawn Wall in the Yosemite Valley. The movie about the gripping story behind the historic ascent is on Thursday, 22. November 2018, to see in the cities of Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne, Geneva and Lausanne.

A film crew accompanied Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson at every step through the wall and documented its historical inspection. Now, three years later, the project is being brought back to life. The film The dawn wall not only documents the successful ascent, but also Caldwell's seven-year obsession with the route and the paths that ultimately led him to the goal.

Trailer for the movie The Dawn Wall

Get a ticket for the screening of The Dawn Wall near you

After a movie premiere in Lucerne is The dawn wall to see again in Switzerland. On Thursday, 22. November 2018, you can follow the story of Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson in the following Pathé cinemas in the original version (English).

The name of the wall of El Capitans got, because in the morning it is the first illuminated by the sun.
The name of the wall of El Capitans got, because in the morning it is the first illuminated by the sun. (Picture Red Bull Content Pool)

 


This article was written in collaboration with Adventure movie tours.


 

Credits: Cover picture Red Bull Content Pool

News

From 8C to 9A: Matthew Mendes replays Realm of Torment

This week, 20-year-old Briton Matthew Mendes made the second ascent of Will Bosi's "Realm of Tor'ment" (9A) in the Peak District. It is his first boulder problem of this grade – after only five years of climbing outdoors and indoors.

Climbing and knee problems: where they come from and how to prevent them

Knee pain is common among climbers. Klaus Isele explains what to do in case of knee pain.

A tie in the final: The decision at the German Lead Championships 2026 was that close.

Anna Maria Apel (cover photo) and Yannick Nagel remain Germany's number one in lead climbing. Both successfully defended their titles at the German Championships in Darmstadt. While Apel had to wait anxiously until the very last moment, Nagel set the decisive mark in the men's competition.

Ice climbing and ski touring in Norway: The Mountain Equipment Oreus and Xenith jackets put to the test

Frozen waterfalls, steep approaches, and cold belay stations: Norway is one of the most impressive destinations for ice climbers in Europe – but it also places high demands on equipment and clothing. Ice climber Anna embarked on a winter trip through Norway and tested two models from Mountain Equipment under realistic conditions. In the following review, Anna explains why these jackets complement each other surprisingly well in winter conditions.

From 8C to 9A: Matthew Mendes replays Realm of Torment

This week, 20-year-old Briton Matthew Mendes made the second ascent of Will Bosi's "Realm of Tor'ment" (9A) in the Peak District. It is his first boulder problem of this grade – after only five years of climbing outdoors and indoors.

Climbing and knee problems: where they come from and how to prevent them

Knee pain is common among climbers. Klaus Isele explains what to do in case of knee pain.

A tie in the final: The decision at the German Lead Championships 2026 was that close.

Anna Maria Apel (cover photo) and Yannick Nagel remain Germany's number one in lead climbing. Both successfully defended their titles at the German Championships in Darmstadt. While Apel had to wait anxiously until the very last moment, Nagel set the decisive mark in the men's competition.

Comment on the article

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here