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Film Adam Ondra: Pushing the Limits

Support the completion of our film so that we can climb as high as possible! Documentary with the greatest climbing icon of our time follows Adam Ondra's journey to achieve his phenomenal sporting feats, including his participation in the Olympic Games.

Author: CINEPOINT

  • Directors filming drone shots in Italy.

  • Crew had to be creative when shooting at heights.

  • Adam and Iva at their wedding.

  • Iva Ondra practising yoga near to Lago di Cavedine

  • Adam Ondra after his practise at home.

  • This is not upside down :)

  • Jan Šimánek and Petr Záruba with Adam in Italy.

  • Adam is always under siege by cameras.

  • Jan Simanek has to go up on the rope for his shot.

  • The crew returns from the set in the evening.

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660 contributors pledged

Film, Sport

All or nothing. Project finished on Mar 5, 2022 at 08:01.

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WE WILL FINISH OUR FILM! 

THANK YOU! Thanks to all of you who supported our project, we can finish our film now! This is an amazing news and we are grateful for your incredible support that enabled us to reach our first goal before the middle of the campaign! We have another peak to reach now! Our next goal is to get to 600.000 CZK in order to organise a special distribution of the film in unusual places, accompanied in the Czech Republic by the authors or protagonists from the film! The experience from the screening will be more intense for the audience than a single visit of a cinema. We will also manage to widen our distribution worldwide because Adam is beloved by people also outside the Czech Republic who are interested in his story. Support us so that people all around the world can watch the film about the best Czech climber!

We are preparing an extra video for all supporters we will send you to thank you all. 

About Adam Ondra: Pushing the Limits

Adam was a child prodigy who amazed the world with his performances from an early age. From a taciturn introvert, he became a global sports star, and his desire to climb turned into his mission to always win. Adam began to fully prepare for a new challenge: the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Sport climbing was an Olympic discipline for the first time, and everyone expected Adam to win the gold...

Through Adam's story, the film also traces the transformation of sport climbing and sport in general, the influence of commercial pressures, the media, and the audience longing for the show that climbing competitions are turning into. In contrast to the solitude that accompanies Adam's daily training and the beautiful nature that surrounds him as he climbs on the rocks, towards the end of the film we find ourselves at the biggest sporting event ever, the Summer Olympics. Here the motto "it's not important to win, but to participate" has long since been replaced by a new one: "winner takes all".

Climbing is a passion and a desire; Adam Ondra pushed the limits where it seemed to be beyond human possibilities. He has sacrificed literally everything for climbing and now a new challenge awaits him with increasing urgency - family life. The film that goes beyond the usual boundaries of sports documentaries encourages reflection and manages to reach a wide audience in the Czech Republic and abroad with its strong human story. Adam's story is admirable, as is that of his wife Iva. What is it like to live alongside a sports celebrity and what place does Iva occupy in Adam's life?

We decided to make a film that would show Adam from a different point of view than the climbing one and thus offer a different perspective of the climbing community or people who follow Adam Ondra. The result is an intimate portrait of the sport climbing star, but also a film about the people around him.

I'm Alice Tabery, the film's producer, and a long-time admirer of Adam Ondra.

Why do we need your help?

The Olympics in Tokyo, which were supposed to be a milestone of our filming, were postponed by a year due to a global pandemic and we had to suspend our filming for a few months and then delay its completion by a year. As a result, we have more footage and have spent one more year with Adam. Unfortunately, this has made the film more expensive. Also, our film crew was not able to fly to Tokyo for the shooting because of the restrictions, and now we have to pay a large amount of money for the shots from the Olympics. We would like to use the funds raised from the crowdfunding campaign to professionally complete the film for its release in cinemas, international film festivals and in a special event distribution in unusual places. 

How it all started?

Climbing achievements by Adam Ondra are often recorded, either in the form of short videos, interviews, or climbing documentaries. However, we decided to make a film that would show Adam from a different perspective, a more personal one. Therefore, we decided to start to shoot this film three years ago. The directors Jan Šimánek and Petr Záruba accompanied Adam on important events: climbing competitions, outdoor rock climbing, training, and the demanding preparations for the Olympics. At the same time, they filmed Adam in his home environment, during his time together with his parents and especially with his girlfriend Iva. Iva became not only Adam's wife during the filming, but also a very important character in our film. She is a great support to Adam, even if her role is not always easy.

We want to tell a story of obsession, discipline, and tremendous effort behind Adam's climbing successes; an admirable and inspiring story, and to show what the real prize of success is.

Who we are?

We are CINEPOINT s.r.o., an independent film production company founded in 1993. There are two of us working in the company, producers Alice Tabery and Kristina Škodová. Our focus is on feature documentaries, often produced in international co-production. In 2021, we released 3 films: Reconstruction of Occupation, which premiered on 21 August at the Karlovy Vary IFF, Jan Jedlička: Traces of a Landscape, which premiered at the prestigious Swiss festival Visions du Réel, and the documentary comedy On Your Marks!, which was screened in the Czech Republic at One World festival. More information about CINEPOINT can be found here: www.cinepoint.cz.

Both film directors are passionate climbers. Jan Šimánek has long been devoted to mountaineering in his short films and photographic work. He has shot with Reinhold Messner, Doug Scott, Mara Holeček, Zdeněk Hák, Petr Slanina and Honza Trávníček. His films (e.g., UFO Life or From Hammer to Drill) have won many awards at domestic and international mountaineering festivals. Petr Záruba's films often focus on portraits of inspiring personalities and the theme of nature and landscape. His first feature film, Jan Jedlička: Traces of Landscape, was awarded the Student Jury Prize at the Ji.hlava IDFF, the Andrej Stankovič Prize and the Pavel Koutecký Prize at the Elbe Dock Festival.

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    An electronic postcard signed by Adam Ondra

    You will receive an electronic postcard to your email address with a motif from the film, hand-signed by Adam Ondra!

    You can set it as wallpaper on your computer or your phone screen, or print it out, and we'll stay kinder to nature.

    Reward delivery: in a quarter after the Hithit project end

    EUR 7.95
    (CZK 200)

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    Film online + voucher to Hanibal

    Do you prefer staying at home over watching the film in the cinema? And do you like shopping?

    Then this reward is what you are looking for. We will send you an online film within 6 months after its release in Czech cinemas and give you also a 200 CZK voucher to our favourite outdoor shop hanibal.cz

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 17.88
    (CZK 450)

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    Film online + A3 movie poster signed by Adam Ondra

    Are you a long-time fan of Adam Ondra? Do you know someone who would love a movie poster, but the A1 is too big for you?

    Purchase this reward and we will deliver an A3 poster hand-signed by Adam Ondra by post or in person. And we'll send you a link to watch our film.

    Postage within the Czech Republic is included in the price of the reward. The online film will be sent within 6 months after the film is released in Czech cinemas.

    Reward delivery: on address, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 21.86
    (CZK 550)

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    Private screening of the film with an early access to the film

    Turn on your computer or your home theatre and be the first to see the film! For this price, you'll receive a link from us that gives you exclusive access to watch the film online in HD quality at a pre-determined time before it comes to cinemas! 

    You will also receive a postcard to your email signed by Adam Ondra and a bonus video from the footage that was not included in the film as a gift.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 27.82
    (CZK 700)

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    Entrance to the exclusive preview in Prague

    Want to be the first to see the film? We will give you 1 ticket to an exclusive preview of the film in Prague. After the screening, you can join in a discussion with the directors and the editor of the film and learn behind-the-scenes details from the filming and finishing of the film. 

    We'll play our favourite scene that was not included in the film, and we'll tell you why! 

    We'll add a gift: an A3 poster of the film, signed by Adam Ondra.
     

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 35.76
    (CZK 900)

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    The premiere of the film in Brno

    Is Brno closer to you? Meet Adam Ondra in the city where he lives! 

    As part of this package, you will get 2 tickets to the premiere of the film in Brno. Plus 2 entries to the post-screening party and an unforgettable group photo of the film contributors with Adam Ondra.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 79.48
    (CZK 2,000)

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    Hold signed by Adam Ondra + 2 tickets for the preview in Prague

    Want to add a hold signed by Adam Ondra to your home climbing wall or gym? Or would you rather have it framed and hang it on your wall like the director of the film, Honza Šimánek? That's entirely up to you.
     
    Buy this reward and we will mail or personally hand you a climbing hold signed by Adam. And we'll also invite you (+1) to a preview screening of the film in Prague, where there will be room for your questions - the filmmakers will be happy to talk to you after the screening about the film and its creation and answer your questions.

    This reward includes 2 tickets to the preview screening with the crew in Prague.

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 119.21
    (CZK 3,000)

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    Thank you in the film credits + Film online with an early access

    Do you want to be a part of Adam Ondra: Pushing the Limits forever? And will you enjoy an exclusive online link to the film that we will send you before its premiere in Czech Republic that you can't attend in person?

    Then don't hesitate and buy this reward! As part of it, we will add your name to the end credits of the film (except for the Czech TV version) and you will be the first to see the film online.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 178.82
    (CZK 4,500)

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    A film partner

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    If you become a partner of our film, you will get respect from us and climb up for several rewards at once:

    - 2 tickets to the premiere of the film in Prague or Brno
    - 2 tickets to the post-screening party in Prague or Brno
    - an exclusive movie link for a home video screening for your friends or family
    - a photo of yourself and Adam Ondra
    - special thanks in the credits (except for the TV version)
    - A3 poster for the film signed by Adam Ondra

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 397.38
    (CZK 10,000)

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    Private screening

    Would you like to host a screening of Adam Ondra: Pushing the Limits with a discussion with the filmmakers at your company? Are you as inspired by Adam's story as we are?

    Then don't hesitate to purchase this reward, in which we will come to you, screen the film and after the screening organise a discussion with the filmmakers, in which we will answer your questions and reveal the background of the film's creation.

    Also we will show you some scenes that we didn't include in the film so you will have a unique opportunity to see them! As a gift, we will also give you an A1 poster of the film with a dedication directly from Adam Ondra!

    Conditions valid for a screening in the Czech Republic. For screenings out of Czech Republic, the travel costs of the filmmakers should be partly covered by the company after mutual agreement.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 794.75
    (CZK 20,000)

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    A chalk bag of Adam Ondra from the Olympics with dedication + invite to the premiere and party

    Adam Ondra's harness was sold out in the first week of our campaign, so we have decided to come up with a new exclusive reward of the same nature for the very end of it!

    In this great package you not only get a commemorative Adam Ondra chalk bag from the Olympics with a dedication but also:

    - 2 tickets to the premiere of the film in Prague or Brno
    - 2 tickets to the post-screening party in Prague or Brno
    - a photo of yourself and Adam Ondra taken during the film premiere
    - special thanks in the credits of the film (except for the TV version)
    - A1 poster of the film dedicated by Adam Ondra
    - 4x exclusive movie links for a home video screening for your friends or family

    Reward delivery: on address, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 1,589.51
    (CZK 40,000)

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    Main partner of the film

    Become the main partner of our film.

    You will receive an exclusive package that includes:
    - 10 tickets to the premiere of the film in Prague or Brno
    - 10 tickets to the post-screening party 
    - a photo of yourself and Adam Ondra taken during the film premiere
    - your name/logo in the ending credits of the film (except for the TV version)
    - public thanks directly at the premiere in Prague and Brno - we will invite you to the stage along with the authors and producers!
    - a private screening of the film in your company with the possibility to meet the film crew
    - 50x A1 posters for the film signed by Adam Ondra
    - a voucher to Hanibal worth 5000 CZK

    Reward delivery: on address, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 7,947.55
    (CZK 200,000)

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    Film online

    Do you prefer staying at home over watching the film in the cinema? Then this reward is for you.

    We'll send you a link within 6 months of the Czech film's release and you can watch the film on your computer while staying cosy at home.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 11.92
    (CZK 300)

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    Exclusive A1 movie poster signed by Adam Ondra

    Are you a long-time fan of Adam Ondra? Do you know someone who would be delighted by a movie poster?

    Purchase this reward and we will deliver a poster signed by Adam Ondra by mail or in person! For those who are interested, dedicated by the directors of the film.

    LIMITED AMOUNT AVAILABLE!

    Postage within the Czech Republic is included in the price of the reward.

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 19.87
    (CZK 500)

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    Exclusive A1 movie poster signed by Adam Ondra

    We're bringing back the reward that sold out in the first few days due to great demand!

    Are you a long-time fan of Adam Ondra? Do you know someone who would be delighted by a movie poster?

    Purchase this reward and we will deliver a poster signed by Adam Ondra by mail or in person! For those who are interested, dedicated by the directors of the film.

    LIMITED AMOUNT AVAILABLE!

    Postage within the Czech Republic is included in the price of the reward.

    Reward delivery: on address, in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 19.87
    (CZK 500)

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    Meet Adam's therapist, Pavel Vích

    Is your body suffering from a long-term or urgent problem or physical pain?
     
    Then buy an appointment with Pavel Vích - Adam Ondra's therapist and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. You'll get a look at your body from a non-traditional perspective and maybe you'll find that this way of holistic medicine is right for you.
     
    The venue is in Prague 4 and the session is 60 minutes long.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 63.58
    (CZK 1,600)

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    The premiere of the film in Prague

    Would you like to meet Adam Ondra live during a special event?

    As part of this package, you will get 2 tickets to the premiere of the film in Prague. Plus 2 entries to the post-screening party and an unforgettable group photo of the film contributors with Adam Ondra.

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 79.48
    (CZK 2,000)

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    A day on the rocks

    Come with us to Bohemian Paradise! The film directors invite you to join them for a day of climbing together in their favourite sandstone area. You will receive several commemorative photos from this unforgettable climb and a voucher for a purchase at Hanibal worth 1000 CZK. And after the climb, we will get a beer together and talk about the making of our film.

    - This reward is for anyone with some knowledge of climbing and is at your own risk.
    - The climbing is always for a group of 2 people within one climbing day.

    Reward delivery: in half a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 238.43
    (CZK 6,000)

  • Sold out!!
    A film partner

    If you become a partner of our film, you will get respect from us and climb up for several rewards at once:

    - 2 tickets to the premiere of the film in Prague or Brno
    - 2 tickets to the post-screening party in Prague or Brno
    - an exclusive movie link for a home video screening for your friends or family
    - a photo of yourself and Adam Ondra
    - special thanks in the credits (except for the TV version)
    - A3 poster for the film signed by Adam Ondra
     

    Reward delivery: in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 397.38
    (CZK 10,000)

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    Adam Ondra's harness from the Olympics with dedication + invite to the premiere and party

    This superpack includes:

    - Adam Ondra's signed harness from the Olympics with dedication 
    - 2 tickets to the premiere of the film in Prague or Brno
    - 2 tickets to the post-screening party in Prague or Brno
    - a photo of yourself and Adam Ondra taken during the film premiere
    - special thanks in the credits of the film (except for the TV version)
    - public thanks directly at the premiere in Prague and Brno
    - A1 poster of the film dedicated by Adam Ondra
    - 4x exclusive movie links for a home video screening for your friends or family
    - a voucher to Hanibal worth 1000 CZK

    Reward delivery: on address, in a year after the Hithit project end

    EUR 1,986.89
    (CZK 50,000)

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