Aiming High - A Race Against the Limits

October. 04,2024

Rating：

5.5

Genre：

Documentary

Keywords：

Alpine Skiing Downhill Matterhorn

Trailer Synopsis Cast

It was a dream of superlatives: to establish a new alpine skiing downhill classic at the foot of the Matterhorn. Sponsors, athletes and fans were on hand, but the weather didn't cooperate. A reflection on the relationship between sports, tourism and climate change.

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