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Documentary Short about Blind Climber Andy Holzer

In this documentary about Andy Holzer, one of the world’s most remarkable blind mountaineers, I had the privilege of capturing his extraordinary journey of perseverance and passion for climbing. Born with a genetic eye disease that led to blindness early in life, Andy defied expectations to become one of the few blind climbers to summit some of the highest peaks on Earth.

The film follows Andy through his home in East Tyrol and the rugged rock faces of the Lienz Dolomites, where he shares his unshakable love for mountaineering and how he "sees" the world in ways that transcend conventional vision. We delve into his mindset, exploring how he overcomes physical and mental barriers, including the aftermath of a severe accident that cost him part of his finger but not his drive to continue his passion.

The entire project was completed in just one shooting day, with me taking on the concept, production, and interview. It was definitely the tightest timeframe I’ve worked with yet, but the challenge was quite rewarding.

© 2022 Verena Sparer

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