Life by the Fingertips
1982, French. Directed by Jean-Paul Janssen.
Life By The Fingertips is a documentary film by Jean-Paul Janssen released in 1982, directing Patrick Edlinger totally living his passion, climbing, which he practices here solo ("with bare hands"), it that is, without a rope or any kind of insurance. The film begins with a session of solo sea crossings on the Piade site near Toulon. In the second part, Patrick Edlinger trains in Buoux before carving a solo route in this now famous climbing site. This mythical film in more than one way is considered the first climbing film, that is to say where climbing is an activity in itself and not a means of preparing for mountaineering. His media success was such that he propelled Patrick Edlinger to the rank of world star, and above all he made climbing known to the general public, and was even nominated for the César for best documentary short film.
- Runtime
- 0h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Life by the Fingertips
Life by the Fingertips isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 December 1982.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Details
- Released
- 11 December 1982
- Original title
- La Vie au Bout des Doigts
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jean-Paul Janssen
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Life by the Fingertips
Valley Uprising
2014 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Free Solo
2018 · 7.9/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Skyscraper Live
2026 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Dawn Wall
2017 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible
2021 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Alpinist
2021 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Everest
1998 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Meru
2015 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Explorer: The Last Tepui
2022 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
180° South
2010 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Life by the Fingertips: quick answers
Is Life by the Fingertips worth watching?
Life by the Fingertips doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Life by the Fingertips?
Life by the Fingertips runs 27 minutes (0h 27m).
Does Life by the Fingertips have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Life by the Fingertips. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Life by the Fingertips parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Life by the Fingertips yet.
Which OTT platform is Life by the Fingertips on?
Life by the Fingertips isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 December 1982. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life by the Fingertips?
If you liked Life by the Fingertips, try Valley Uprising, Free Solo, Skyscraper Live.
Who directed Life by the Fingertips?
Life by the Fingertips (1982) was directed by Jean-Paul Janssen and stars Patrick Edlinger.