BY A THREAD – The Story of Philipp Hrozek is a short documentary of approximately 15 minutes, made in Germany and directed by Florian Nick. The film belongs to the sports-documentary genre, specifically climbing, the discipline that forms the backdrop to its protagonist’s personal and sporting story.
The film tells the story of Philipp Hrozek, an athlete and climbing enthusiast whose life was suddenly upended by a serious car accident. From that moment, a journey of resilience and rebirth begins, involving not only physical recovery but also rediscovering life’s fundamental values.
Hrozek appears as himself in the documentary, offering an authentic, direct view of his journey back to life and the climbing wall. The footage captures training and confrontation with his own limits, presenting climbing not only as a sport but as a metaphor for inner strength, courage and hope.
The film’s central message is the possibility of a new beginning even in the darkest moments. Through his experience, the protagonist shows how family and human support are decisive elements in rebuilding self-confidence and accepting a new perspective on life.
From a production perspective, BY A THREAD is an independent project written, directed, edited and photographed by Florian Nick. It is neither a student project nor the director’s first work. The documentary was completed on 8 October 2024 and filmed between Germany and Switzerland.
Film Information
Title: BY A THREAD – The Story of Philipp Hrozek
Original title: Am Seidenen Faden – Die Geschichte von Philipp Hrozek
Director: Florian Nick
Production: Florian Nick
Country: Germany
Language: German
Running time: 14 minutes 46 seconds
Genre: Short documentary
Sport featured: Climbing
Protagonist(s): Philipp Hrozek
Completion date: 8 October 2024
Premiere: [Not specified]
Distributor: [Not specified]
Shooting format: Digital, 16:9, colour
Director’s first film: No
Student project: No