The Human Spider
- Channel 4 (Cutting Edge)
- 1 x 60mins
- TX: 03/04/2008
Alain Robert is on the 88th floor of a skyscraper. Looking down at the city below, his heart is pounding, his palms sweating. It wouldn’t be so bad – except that he’s on the outside of the building, clinging on with his bare hands. As police sirens wail, security men above him shout instructions, while the crowd on the ground stares open-mouthed. But this is no accident, and Robert is no would-be suicide. Dubbed “The Human Spider”, the Frenchman is the most daring climber the world has ever seen.
Described by C4 as one of the best action documentaries of recent times, this heart-stopping documentary follows Robert on his quest to “free climb” some of the world’s tallest buildings – no climbing tools, no safety devices. The film features stunning footage of Robert’s previous conquests, including the Eiffel Tower and Sydney Opera House, along with ambitious new climbs in Moscow, Shanghai, Lisbon, Berlin and London.
***Winner Silver Ace Award, Las Vegas Film Festival
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