Marc le Menestrel
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 1999, 2h 15m • as Self
A documentary about bouldering in Bleau in 1998. Produced and directed by Reuben May with Simon Faulken and Stephen Reed behind the camera, they brought to life the suggestions of Bleausard Stephan Denys as artistic director, as well as the best high-level boulder climbers of the time.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
With the proliferation of private climbing gyms and the sport's inclusion in the Olympic Games, climbing, long a counter-cultural movement, is undergoing a profound transformation and facing a major paradox. On the one hand, private gyms are enjoying increasing popularity, while on the other, natural climbing sites are under serious threat. What vertical legacy will we leave to future generations? Is outdoor climbing destined to disappear? What will the future hold for climbing? Led by Cédric Lachat, a multi-award-winning Swiss climber, the film provides an international overview of this counter-culture, which has recently become a social phenomenon.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Self
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to climb 8c barefoot? going on a rampage round the forest crushing the boulders you often dream about? Then wonder no more. Explore the forest of Fontainebleau with Jimmy Webb, David Mason, Philippe Ribiere, Marc Le Menestrel and Charles the bare foot Climber as the crush there way around the hardest problems in the forest, including 8c barefoot first ascents. 8b flashes and many many more hard ascents.
Movie - 1996, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
The Real Thing is the first feature length bouldering movie ever made. Britain's top rock climbers Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon take you on a rollercoaster road trip from the classic gritstone crags of the UK's Peak District to the mecca of European and World climbing in Fontainebleau, France. Also starring climbing hero Sean Myles, the late and great Kurt Albert and French climbing legend Marc Le Menestrel. A must watch for all boulderers, with an unforgettable pumping soundtrack. The climax of the film is Moon's ascent of Fred Nicole's Karma (V11) - other highlights include Moffatt's 'hair-raising' drive, in his Lancia Evolution, from Sheffield to Stanage and some amazing training scenes; all great fun and reminder of how climbing used to be.