(27 mins) Grace T.S.P, UK, NZ Premiere.
In a profound act of historical revival, modern-day adventurer Elise Wortley straps on her 19th-century hobnail boots and bonnet to celebrate history’s forgotten female explorers, whose absence from history books continues to have knock-on effects today.
Armed only with the gear available to Henriette d’Angeville in 1838, Elise attempts to recreate the first female ascent of Mont Blanc — Europe’s most iconic peak — to understand the lack of female representation in the mountains. In doing so, she also explores her own relationship with the outdoors and how it has impacted a long battle with debilitating anxiety.
Made entirely by a female crew — from the director to mountain guides through to post-production — this is a story of resilience, reflection and reclaiming space in the outdoors.