In February 2024, in Patagonia, Lise Billon, Fanny Schmutz, and Maud Vanpoulle made the first female ascent of Cerro Torre’s Southeast Ridge, originally known as the Compressor Route. This legendary climb, steeped in history and controversy ever since Cesare Maestri made the “fake first ascent” in 1959, has seen very few repeats. Through Lise Billon’s eyes and voice, the film tells the extraordinary story of their ascent. What chimeras are they chasing? Beyond athletic prowess and technical difficulty, this film explores the remarkable journey of three friends and elite climbers who discuss, with both levity and seriousness, a woman’s place in a sport still largely dominated by men. Prix Alpine Mag - Chamonix Film Festival 2026. Official Selection 2026: Montagne en Scène.