This week's Friday Night Video by Les Arts du Film is a quirky portrait of top French climber Romain Pagnoux, documenting his first repeat of Internet 8c at Pène Haute, France and a 9a in Biesla, Spain following ankle surgery.

Aside from redpointing hard routes, Romain has represented France in international competitions, plays French horn and is engaged in local politics, having stood as candidate in the regional elections. Watch the video to find out more about this eccentric French climber...

(Subtitles available in English, click on the CC/Subtitles icon bottom right of frame)

Find out more about Romain on his blog (in French)