Super Frenchie

    Genre
    Documentary
  • |
    • Runtime
    87 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    NR
  • |
    • Release Date
    2020
  • |
    • Countries
    United States, France, Iceland, Switzerland
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Chase Ogden
WRITTEN BY:
Andy McDonough (story), Chase Ogden (story)
CAST INCLUDES:
Matthias Giraud, Julian Carr, Todd Davis

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Featuring breathtaking cinematography, the film combines the thrills and danger of some of the world’s most extreme sports with Matthias' personal experience to tell a story that is both heart-racing and inspirational. Professional skier and BASE jumper Matthias Giraud pursues his passion for adventure while also starting a family in Chase Ogden's documentary, SUPER FRENCHIE.

SYNOPSIS

SUPER FRENCHIE provides an intimate look at the life of professional skier and BASE jumper Matthias Giraud, who stops at nothing to pursue his passion for adventure. The film follows Matthias as he dares ever more dangerous stunts while simultaneously falling in love and starting a family. Matthias’ story takes a turn when he suffers a catastrophic crash just days before the birth of his first child. After miraculously surviving, Matthias struggles to get back to the sport he loves while grappling with the effects it has on his young family. 

Super Frenchie

    Genre
    Documentary
  • |
    • Runtime
    87 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    NR
  • |
    • Release Date
    2020
  • |
    • Countries
    United States, France, Iceland, Switzerland
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Chase Ogden
WRITTEN BY
Andy McDonough (story), Chase Ogden (story)
CAST INCLUDES
Matthias Giraud, Julian Carr, Todd Davis
Featuring breathtaking cinematography, the film combines the thrills and danger of some of the world’s most extreme sports with Matthias' personal experience to tell a story that is both heart-racing and inspirational. Professional skier and BASE jumper Matthias Giraud pursues his passion for adventure while also starting a family in Chase Ogden's documentary, SUPER FRENCHIE.

SUPER FRENCHIE provides an intimate look at the life of professional skier and BASE jumper Matthias Giraud, who stops at nothing to pursue his passion for adventure. The film follows Matthias as he dares ever more dangerous stunts while simultaneously falling in love and starting a family. Matthias’ story takes a turn when he suffers a catastrophic crash just days before the birth of his first child. After miraculously surviving, Matthias struggles to get back to the sport he loves while grappling with the effects it has on his young family. 

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