Super Frenchie

Released Jun 4, 2021

1h 17m

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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. The story takes a turn when Matthias suffers a catastrophic crash just days before the birth of his first child.

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Los Angeles Times

Although director Chase Ogden dutifully captures that nagging call of the wild, he misses a golden opportunity to more thoroughly investigate the formative stimuli that prompted the seemingly carefree Giraud to pursue his limit-pushing lifestyle...

Jun 4, 2021

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Lisa Kennedy

Variety

A thing of heart and grace.

Jun 4, 2021

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

The filmmaking itself never really elevates these moments beyond what's captured in the GoPro cameras, but it's impressive imagery regardless.

Rated: 5/10

Jun 8, 2022

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Charles Solomon

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Has the depth of a fortune cookie.

Jun 8, 2021

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

... achieves a nice mix between the breathtaking sequences of Giraud in action with a more intimate glimpse into his family life.

Jun 5, 2021

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Lisa Trifone

Third Coast Review

Super Frenchie plays more as a long home movie about a guy who does some crazy stuff sometimes.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 4, 2021

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A great advebture movie/documentary about a man that faces his fears as he becomes a husband and father while living as a base jumper. I loved the great visuals and sound but the story and his philosophy made it great. I will watch it again and recommend it to friends. BIg screen! Sound up!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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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. The story takes a turn when Matthias suffers a catastrophic crash just days before the birth of his first child.

Director: Chase Ogden
Producer: Kiah S. Jones, Andy McDonough, Chase Ogden, Jason Reid
Screenwriter: Chase Ogden
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Roped In Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 4, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 4, 2021
Runtime: 1h 17m

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