Patagonian Chimeras

Lise Billon’s adventure with Fanny Schmutz and Maud Vanpoulle lies at the crossroads of history, dream and reality. Their goal: the first all-female ascent of the Southeast Ridge of Cerro Torre in Patagonia. This legendary line, on the world’s most beautiful mountain, is full of exploits and controversies. While this movie reveals an extraordinary achievement, it also explores questions about the place of women in mountaineering and the dreams they are entitled to pursue. Are there still gender-related limits in a discipline where everyone risks their life ?

Lise Billon

Self

Fanny Schmutz

Maud Vanpoulle

• Guillaume BroustDirector

Release date

April 27, 2026

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

35m