The Center Of The Universe

IMDb 10.0 2004 • 54 min • DocumentaryAdventure

Director

Franz Hinterbrandner

Country

DE

Plot Summary

The Center Of The Universe chronicles four days in the life of German climber Alexander Huber in Yosemite Valley, California. Living the typical Yosemite vagabond lifestyle, Alex reflects on his goal of successfully free-climbing "El Corazon" (35 pitches, 8a) on the famous El Capitan face, which is a combination of the historic routes "Salathé," "Albatross," "Son of Heart," and "Heart Route," connected by newly laid out sections. 35 challenging pitches, combining technicality, stamina, and commitment, with difficulty levels up to 8a. The film showcases the unique style of climbing in Yosemite, as well as a piece of history of the famous valley, narrated by Heinz Zak, Jim Bridwell, Lynn Hill, Alexander Huber, and Chongo Chuck themselves.

Top Cast

Alexander Huber
Alexander Huber Self
Jim Bridwell
Jim Bridwell Self
Lynn Hill
Lynn Hill Self
Heinz Zak
Heinz Zak Self
Chongo Chuck
Chongo Chuck Self