The Warm Heart of Africa

The Warm Heart of Africa

After filming in South Africa's Rocklands, climbers Mélissa Le Nevé and Benjamin Rueck wondered whether great bouldering existed elsewhere on the continent. With only Google Earth satellite imagery to go on, they bet on the small, overlooked country of Malawi, and, knowing almost nothing about it, quickly discovered why it's called The Warm Heart of Africa. Why This Film Matters: Exploratory climbing is a leap into the unknown, and this film captures the romance of it, world-class athletes trusting a hunch and a satellite picture. Beyond the rock, it's a warm portrait of a country and people that welcomed them.

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The Warm Heart of Africa
  • The Warm Heart Of Africa

    After filming in South Africa's Rocklands, climbers Mélissa Le Nevé and Benjamin Rueck wondered whether great bouldering existed elsewhere on the continent. With only Google Earth satellite imagery to go on, they bet on the small, overlooked country of Malawi, and, knowing almost nothing about it...