Who wouldn't want to be in a bard's story? Who wouldn't want to have companions who even in the midst of a violent storm know how to be supportive, and who still have time for a smile? Who wouldn't want to be recounted in a film where adventure, friendship and the desire for knowledge interweave with expertise and even levity?

For the courage, the resourcefulness of the crew, the climate of camaraderie that shines through from the stories of the protagonists and the skilful use of the archives. The great white whale is not only the first successful attempt to climb the Big Ben peak. It also is the metaphorical value of a distant horizon to be followed collectively, taking advantage of the experiences of those who preceded us in the same challenges. It reminds us that there is nothing riskier than doing nothing and what we will regret when we are too tired and old are the possibilities we didn't take.