This documentary follows the process of creating the book and exhibition “Art in Climbing Topos”. Through the eyes of climbers and artists, the documentary analizes the tension between utility and creativity found in climbing topos. Vertical maps that not only trace impossible routes, but also dreams and adventures. From the first rudimentary sketches to elaborate contemporary drawings, we discover the evolution of these unique documents and their impact on the exploration of the unknown.

Director Biography - Jon Herranz Hernandez

Born in Getxo (Bizkaia, Spain) in 1980, he has always been curious about stories, especially those told through audiovisual media. In the early 2000s, after completing his university studies in journalism, he began experimenting with photography as a way to tell and convey stories. After a few years of experimenting with photography, he turned to video and discovered it to be his ideal medium. Highlights of his career include the documentaries “Sukut, El silencio de la memoria” (2010), “La plataforma” (2012), “Sikyong” (2014), “Novato” (2014), “Panaroma” (2015), “Volta” (2021), and now “Harri, Orri, Arkatz” (2025). Sixteen awards and more than 60 official selections at international film festivals attest to his career as a director and documentary filmmaker. He is currently a producer at BBK Mendi Film Bilbao-Bizkaia.