'Skywalkers: A Love Story' Thrills Sundance with High-Risk Romance

Documentary follows Russian daredevils Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus as they navigate love and danger atop the world's tallest buildings.

Skywalkers: A Love Story, a documentary about two Russian daredevils, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, who scale skyscrapers and post their adventures on social media, is gaining attention at the Sundance Film Festival.
The film, directed by Jeff Zimbalist, explores the couple's relationship as they navigate the world of 'rooftopping', a dangerous and often illegal activity.
The documentary covers the couple's journey from rivals to partners, their rise to fame on social media, the strain on their relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war on Ukraine, and their attempt to save their relationship by climbing the Merdeka 118 in Malaysia, one of the tallest buildings in the world.
Despite the risks involved, including potential imprisonment and death, the couple's daring feats have attracted a large following on social media and sponsorships.
The film is described as a thrilling, vertigo-inducing experience that combines elements of a love story, a heist film, and a high-stakes adventure.