Pyreneism Yesterday And Today

The word Pyreneism was invented by the writer Henri Beraldi at the end of the 19th century. Its definition did not come down to a simple practice of mountaineering in the Pyrenees. To be recognized as a Pyrenean, it was necessary to “ascend, write and feel”. An approach to the mountains, according to him, necessarily accompanied by an artistic or intellectual activity. This documentary looks back at the Pyrenees who have left their mark on history, before interviewing contemporary mountain dwellers who, through their mountain practice, consider themselves, or not, Pyreneanists. What prompted Beraldi to coin this term? Does it result from a Pyrenean complex facing the Alps? Chauvinism or a demand for identity? And today, does this word still have meaning? Beyond the reflection on the subject, this film is a wonderful tribute to the massif.

Cast

Jean Ravier Self Pierre Ravier Self Louis Audoubert Self

Claude Dendaletchel Self

Nanou Saint-Lèbe Self

Gérard Raynaud Self

Pascal Ravier Self

Ekaitz Maiz Self

Florian Jacqueminet Self

Mariano de Gracia Self

Laurent Lafforgue Self

Jean-Marc Biolley Self

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