What Was Behind 'Free Solo' Oscar-winning Film?

Published February 27th, 2019 - 08:17 GMT
A still from the film 'Free Solo'. (National Geographic)
A still from the film 'Free Solo'. (National Geographic)

Image Nation Abu Dhabi has revealed that is was part of the team behind Oscar-winning film, "Free Solo."

The film was awarded Best Documentary Feature at the Academy Awards on Sunday night.

The film was directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin and follows rock climber Alex Hannold’s ascent with no gear of El Capitan, a vertical rock in Yosemite National Park.

The film has grossed $17.2 million at the box office and has received 43 nominations and a BAFTA.

The documentary was produced by Parkes+MacDonald Image Nation alongside Little Monster Films and National Geographic.

This article has been adapted from its original source.

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