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Nicolle, Kevin, and Gianluigi each bring their own unique backgrounds and physical realities, yet they find a shared path upward through climbing.
They are brought together by Brenta Open – a project conceived by mountaineer Simone Elmi – which aims to make the Dolomites accessible to everyone.
The documentary follows them through their daily lives and athletic training, capturing both moments of strenuous effort and bursts of enthusiasm, while weaving their personal stories into the striking visual grandeur of the Dolomites.
The narrative culminates in a group climb, where the quest to push beyond one’s limits transforms into a collective experience—a form of simple, tangible spirituality defined by reaching hands, steps taken in unison, and silences that invite inner reflection.
In this way, the summit becomes a symbol of a journey that seeks not merely a destination, but a deeper sense of shared experience.
Data sheet:
THE SUMMIT
Documentary – 52′ – 2026
A film by Simone Cargnoni
Featuring Nicolle Boroni, Kevin Ferrari, Gianluigi Rosa
And mountain guides Simone Elmi and Manuel Zambanini
International Title: The Summit
Country of Production: Italy
Year of Production: 2026
Duration: 52 min
Shooting Format: 2K
Projection Format: DCP / 2K / 1.66:1 / 5.1 / 25 fps
Language: Italian
Subtitles: Italian, English
Produced by: Jump Cut
In association with: Sportfund
Director and Screenwriter: Simone Cargnoni
Directors of Photography: Simone Cargnoni, Sebastiano Luca Insinga
Camera Operators: Simone Cargnoni, Enrico Fedrizzi, Marco Busacca, Niccolò Voltolini
Sound Recordists: Carlo Missidenti, Daniel Covi
Sound Design, Mix, and Music: Philippe Gozlan
Editor: Gabriele Borghi
Assistant Editor: Giorgia Pasolli
Color Grading: Corrado Measso
Still Photographer: Filippo Frizzera
Producers: Sebastiano Luca Insinga, Chiara Nicoletti
Associate Producer: Alberto Benchimol
The film was supported by the Trentino Film Commission
Developed at FORWARD 2025
Italian Premiere: Trento Film Festival 2026
Festival:
Trento Film Festival 2026
Selected by:
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