Release Date: July 24, 2024
Genre: Documentary
Duration: 1h 40min
Director: Jeff Zimbalist
Writer: Jeff Zimbalist
cinematography: Renato Serrano, Pablo Rojas, Ivan Beerkus, Angela Nikolau
Music: Jacques Brautbar
Producers: Jeff Zimbalist, Maria Bukhonina, Tamir Ardon, Chris Smith
Production Companies: XYZ Films, Library Films, All Rise Films
Rating:
- TOMATOMETER: 85%
- METASCORE: 71
- Audience Rating: 7.4/10
Story
In “Skywalkers: A Love Story,” Ivan and Angela attempt their most daring ascent to date — the world’s last super skyscraper — and viewers are taken on an engrossing visual journey. In addition to showcasing their unmatched bravery and skill, the documentary also highlights the personal sacrifices and emotional highs and lows that come with their chosen path against a backdrop of breathtaking aerial views and dizzying heights. Viewers are given an intimate look into the minds of these contemporary explorers whose love for one another and the excitement of conquering the sky define their shared destiny through stunning footage and intimate interviews.
Plot Summary
Ivan Beerkus and Angela Nikolau, a fearless Russian couple known for their amazing urban exploration feats, take us on an incredible journey that is explored in “Skywalkers: A Love Story.” The film captures the spirit of their love of adventure and one another as it follows their daring climbs of the highest skyscrapers in the world. The movie examines their close relationship and the reasons behind their desire to push the boundaries of human accomplishment as they negotiate the difficulties and risks of scaling these famous structures.
Cast
Ivan Beerkus
Angela Nikolau