A Cold Embrace

A Cold Embrace is a tribute to the beauty that lies within the cold and the power of the human connection with the elements. Featuring Britain’s most storied mountaineer, Sir Chris Bonington, this short film, presented by Berghaus and directed by Casa Colombo, takes us on a journey through high altitude environments and sub-zero temperatures, sharing extraordinary accounts of Sir Chris Bonington’s life — a life dedicated to outdoor exploration. Featuring never-before-seen archival footage from Sir Chris Bonington’s own archives, this film gives an insight into what it feels like to experience some of the coldest and most beautiful places in the world most of us only dream of seeing. COLD STUDIES_2024. Documenting the endless pursuit of staying outside for longer. Film Credits: Presented by Berghaus Film by Casa Colombo Words by Sir Chris Bonington Original Concept by Clubhouse Studio Extended Credits: Interview by Julie Summers Archival content scanning by CineLab UK Additional Filming by Luke Nelson Assistant Editing by Troy Tyler Music & Sound Director: Daniel Lidchi Composer: Pecq feat. Aaron Diaz SFX + Mix: Daniel Lidchi Post Producer: Juliette Petersen Special thanks to Loreto Bonington Frances Daltrey Anna Marchant Nic Lighton Preen Locations Himalayas Eryri Pyrénées-Orientales Valle d’Aosta