A short documentary conceived and produced by Pillow Lab, in collaboration with Ferrino and Cébé, which tells the story of the project of Piedmontese mountaineer Carlalberto 'Cala' Cimenti and his experience in the wild territories of the former Soviet Union.
The documentary “ Maybe chasing the Snowleopard ” was seen in the cinemas of the most renowned mountain festivals including the Adventure Outdoor Fest in San Candido, the Adventure Award Days in Arco, the Milano Montagna Fest and the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour ITALY .
Cala guest at the first evening of the BANFF Mountain Film Festival World Tour ITALY in Turin on February 13, 2017 – Ph. Matteo Bagnasacco
After many kilometers and numerous evenings in which Cala himself recounted his adventure, now the time has come to share the complete documentary, 15 minutes with the protagonist "chasing the Snowleopard".
The story
Carlalberto 'Cala' Cimenti is a mountaineer and traveler who, tired of his Himalayan experiences, decided to dedicate himself to new horizons by pursuing the Snowleopard honor awarded to those who reach the summit of all five mountains above 7,000 m in the territory of the former Soviet Union.
The project is based on a great desire to climb and ski but above all to share experiences with unknown cultures and establish new friendships that only high altitudes can consolidate.
After two years and four peaks since his first trip, Cala is on the eve of the expedition to Communism Peak that could crown him the first Italian Snowleopard.
The Production
Pillow Lab wanted to photograph the eve of Cala's departure for the last expedition dedicated to the project, trying to analyze the years of efforts, adventures and encounters made along the way.
What emerges is a human mountaineering made of adventure, sacrifice and away from the spotlight, which saw Cala as a protagonist also engaged in the profession of "cameraman" - all the images during the expedition, in fact, were taken by him.
The Alpine Result
On August 19th at 11:17 am Carlalberto 'Cala' Cimenti successfully reached the summit of Communism Peak, thus becoming the first Italian in history to receive the Snowleopard award and the first in the world to descend from this peak on skis.