The Climb

About 'The Climb'

The Climb is a comedic drama that blends the friendship and love issues. This film is an American drama that was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival in 2019 before being commercially released in 2020. It was directed and produced by Michael Angelo Covino, who also stars in the movie, from a screenplay by Covino and Kyle Marvin.

Making / Production

The production of 'The Climb' started off as a short film with the same title, before being developed into a full feature-length movie. It was produced by Topic Studios, and the principal photography took place in the United States and France.

Actors

• Michael Angelo Covino: He plays the role of Mike, a charismatic but treacherous friend. His portrayal added layers of complexity to this character.
• Kyle Marvin: He stars as Kyle, the good-hearted and somewhat gullible friend. Marvin's performance adds depth and authenticity to the character.
• Gaynele Baume: Playing Ava, Kyle's fiancé, Baume brings a unique flavor to the narrative.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film premiered at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival in the International Critics' Week section.
• Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin are best friends in real life. Their friendship was the inspiration for the movie.
• Before it was a feature film, 'The Climb' was a short film that won the Jury Award for Best Short Film at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

Awards

'The Climb' received positive reviews and won several awards, including the Un Certain Regard - Jury Coup de Coeur award at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.

Quotes

• "Friends are the family you choose."
• "Why are you making your problems my problem?"
• "Life is short and love is fleeting, let's just keep climbing."

Music, Soundtrack

• Soundtrack Album by Jon Natchez and Martin Mabz
• "Voyager" by Martin Mabz
• "The Climb (Theme)" by Jon Natchez