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2020

Ten Thousand Bolts

Ten Thousand Bolts is a short documentary that offers a glimpse into the swirling mind of Toni Arbones, a mind that single-handedly imagined into being the climbing mecca that is Siurana, Spain. Bolting, an often overlooked process in the world of rock climbing, is integral to the sport. A far cry from simply drilling into rock to create routes, it is an art that Toni has tirelessly dedicated his life to perfecting in his hometown and more recently, throughout the world

My take

A meditative dive into obsession and mastery. This is for anyone who finds beauty in precision, repetition, and the quiet dedication of one person reshaping their world. You'll emerge inspired by the invisible artistry behind the sport you thought you knew.

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Cast

Toni Arbones

Director

McMartin Creative

If tonight is a Ten Thousand Bolts night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.