Abu Dhabi’s Image Nation Makes It Big At This Year’s Academy Awards!

One of this year’s big winners at the recently concluded Academy Awards was co-produced by an Abu Dhabi-based media and entertainment company.

Free Solo, a documentary film backed by Image Nation Abu Dhabi, took home the Best Documentary Feature.

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Treasuring this historic moment. Thank you @theacademy

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The movie follows the death-defying exploits of rock climber Alex Honnold as he attempts to climb El Capitan – a 3,000-foot high vertical rock in Yosemite National Park – with no ropes or safety gear.

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Our own @jimmychin posted some behind-the-scenes footage of making Free Solo with @mikeylikesrocks @cheynelempe @oceangoingmonkey. Here’s what he had to say: “We are incredibly grateful to both the team that made this possible and everyone that has gone to see the film… …@alexhonnold ‘s story speaks to courage, purity of intention and facing your fears. @chaivasarhelyi @natgeo” Free Solo is still showing in countless theaters across the US and Canada. Hit the link in bio to find a theater near you! Free Solo is set to premiere in the UK on December 11. Check bit.ly/FreeSolo-UK for showings! #FreeSolo

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Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin directed the film, which to date has grossed $17.2 million at the box-office.

Before its Oscars’ victory, Free Solo has already garnered 43 nominations and 16 awards, including Best Documentary at the prestigious British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs).

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We are proud to share that we just won the @bafta for Best Documentary Film. Thank you all who have supported us through this journey and the audiences that have embraced the film. We are truly grateful – @jimmychin @chaivasarhelyi @alexhonnold

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Image Nation co-produced the film with Parkes+MacDonald, Little Monster Films and National Geographic.

Free Solo will be screened across the region via National Geographic around spring time this year.

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“To be able to share Alex’s story of courage in the immersive IMAX experience is something we’ve been working towards for over a year. It’s the ultimate reward for us, and offers filmgoers and a chance to now see his historic and remarkable journey on the big IMAX screen," says directors @chaivasarhelyi and @jimmychin . See link in bio for details.

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In the meantime you can enjoy the trailer