Don’t Crack Under Pressure

Thierry Donard’s 2015 film follows extraordinary athletes as they pursue their dreams in some of the world’s most spectacular and demanding natural environments. A powerful story about commitment, mental strength and the pursuit of perfection in the face of nature’s unpredictability.
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2015 YEAR
91 MIN
14 RIDERS
Don’t Crack Under Pressure

LA NUIT DE LA GLISSE 2015

DON’T CRACK UNDER PRESSURE

  • 4K
  • 91 MIN
  • DIRECTED BY THIERRY DONARD

Thierry Donard has completed another round-the-world journey with his camera, bringing us right into awe-inspiring natural settings where men and women accomplish incredible feats. From the most beautiful snowy alpine faces to the peaks towering above the Norwegian fjords, from the waves of Fakarava to proximity flying above glaciers in the heart of the Swiss Alps…

Skiers, snowboarders, wingsuit pilots and surfers all have one thing in common: the desire to achieve the goals they set for themselves, sometimes at the price of waiting months for various weather conditions to align, all at a time when nature is becoming increasingly unpredictable.

They all know they must make the most of Mother Nature’s excesses, such as the abundant and unusual spring snowfalls that transform 1,000-metre-high faces into a freerider’s dream.

The La Nuit de la Glisse athletes must confront the dangers of such extremes if they are to seize their opportunity. The pressure is immense: fully aware of the risks, they know their line must be perfect at the crucial moment and that the slightest error in judgment can have the gravest consequences.

It is in these moments that an athlete’s mental strength is truly tested. Will they be able to handle the pressure and use it as an ally, or will they crumble?

These are the themes explored in Thierry Donard’s 2015 film.

Sports
Freediving · Freeride Skiing · Kitesurfing · Snowboarding · Stand-Up Paddleboarding · Surfing · Wingsuit Flying
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