The Bride of Mont Blanc

In a profound act of historical resurrection, modern-day adventurer Elise Wortley straps on her 19th-century hobnail boots and bonnet to celebrate history’s forgotten female explorers, whose absence from history continues to have knock on effects today.

Armed only with the gear available to Henriette d’Angeville in 1838, Elise attempts to recreate the first female ascent of Mont Blanc — Europe’s most iconic peak to understand the lack of female representation in the the mountains. In doing so she also explores her own relationship with the outdoors and how its impacted a long battle with debilitating anxiety.

This film was made by an entire female crew from the director, mountain guides through to all post-production.

Selections and Awards (ongoing)

No Mans Land Film Festival - BEST OF FEST (2026)

In The Palace Film Festival - OSCAR Qualifying (2026)

Cinequest Film Festival - OSCAR Qualifying (2026)

Kendal Mountain Festival (2025)

Anchorage International Film Festival (2025)

Transylvania Mountain Festival (2025)

Tromslo Internation Film Festival (2025)

Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival (2026)

Fort William Mountain Festival (2026)

Memorial Maria Lucia Festival (2026)

Wasatch Mountain Festival (2026)

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (2026)

Pico Montanna Film Festival (2026)

New Zealand Mountain Film Festival (2026)

Torello Mountain Film Festival (2026)

Ladek Mountain Festival (2026)

Frontier Sapiens Film Festival (2026)