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Documentary / Historical
Faszination bergfilm - Himmelhoch und abgrundtief
Matthias Fanck (2008)
Faszination bergfilm - Himmelhoch und abgrundtief is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Matterhorn and Eiger. It was directed by Hans-Jürgen Panitz in 2008 and produced by Movieman Productions. It features Philipp Stölzl, Gerhard Baur, Matthias Fanck, Kurt Diemberger, Jean Afanassieff, Peter Latzko and others.Faszination bergfilm - Himmelhoch und abgrundtief
Matthias Fanck, Hans-Jürgen Panitz
- 2008
- Germany
- 59 min
Faszination bergfilm - Himmelhoch und abgrundtief is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Matterhorn and Eiger. It was directed by Hans-Jürgen Panitz in 2008 and produced by Movieman Productions. It features Philipp Stölzl, Gerhard Baur, Matthias Fanck, Kurt Diemberger, Jean Afanassieff, Peter Latzko and others.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Historical
Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien
Gerhard Baur (1999)
Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1999 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It features Stephan Siegrist, Daniel Anker, Willi Klimek, Franz Seeberger, Erich Lackner, James Skone and others.Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien
- 1999
- Germany
- 59 min
Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1999 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It features Stephan Siegrist, Daniel Anker, Willi Klimek, Franz Seeberger, Erich Lackner, James Skone and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Climbing for the Fatherland
Kevin Sim (2001)
Climbing for the Fatherland is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Kevin Sim in 2001 and produced by Chameleon Productions. It features Stefan König, Reinhold Messner, Heinrich Harrer, Heinz Zak, Scott Muir, Luis Trenker and others.- 2001
- UK
- 51 min
Climbing for the Fatherland is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Kevin Sim in 2001 and produced by Chameleon Productions. It features Stefan König, Reinhold Messner, Heinrich Harrer, Heinz Zak, Scott Muir, Luis Trenker and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Making Of
Making of Nordwand
Carlos Gerstenhauer (2008)
The shooting of Nordwand started in 2006 in the Bernese Oberland using real-life alpinists as stunt doubles to capture frequently impressive shots of the ascent of the Eiger. From the beginning, a team of the Bavarian television accompanied the film crew to produce a documentary on how the film was made. Part of the movie was shot in pretty tough snowstorm situations at the Eiger, and scenes like the one of the last bivouac were shot in a minus-15-degrees-Celsius freezer that was used as a studio. To make it more realistic, snow canons rented from ski resorts were used to produce snow, so actors were literally covered with real ice and snow and under strong cold conditions in the shots.- 2008
- Germany
- 44 min
The shooting of Nordwand started in 2006 in the Bernese Oberland using real-life alpinists as stunt doubles to capture frequently impressive shots of the ascent of the Eiger. From the beginning, a team of the Bavarian television accompanied the film crew to produce a documentary on how the film was made. Part of the movie was shot in pretty tough snowstorm situations at the Eiger, and scenes like the one of the last bivouac were shot in a minus-15-degrees-Celsius freezer that was used as a studio. To make it more realistic, snow canons rented from ski resorts were used to produce snow, so actors were literally covered with real ice and snow and under strong cold conditions in the shots.Climbing locations
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Drama / Mountain Drama
Nordwand
Philipp Stölzl (2008)
Germany, summer 1936: Toni and Andi, friends since childhood, are particularly attracted to one mountain: the Eiger. Its north face, also known as 'the death face', has not yet been conquered. During their preparations, they encounter Luise, the first woman Toni ever loved. Now a journalist, she has arrived to cover their attempt, along with the loyal Nazi reporter Arau. On the face the two men meet the Austrians Willi and Edi. Then things spin out of control for the climbers: the weather changes, and Willy is injured. A race against time and the forces of nature is set in motion. Recreation of the drama of Toni Kurz and Andreas Hinterstoisser on the Eiger in 1936.- 2008
- Germany
- 121 min
Germany, summer 1936: Toni and Andi, friends since childhood, are particularly attracted to one mountain: the Eiger. Its north face, also known as 'the death face', has not yet been conquered. During their preparations, they encounter Luise, the first woman Toni ever loved. Now a journalist, she has arrived to cover their attempt, along with the loyal Nazi reporter Arau. On the face the two men meet the Austrians Willi and Edi. Then things spin out of control for the climbers: the weather changes, and Willy is injured. A race against time and the forces of nature is set in motion. Recreation of the drama of Toni Kurz and Andreas Hinterstoisser on the Eiger in 1936.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Eiger solo
Leo Dickinson (1983)
Welsh mountaineer Eric Jones' ultimate dream is to climb the notorious North Face of the Eiger alone. Filming Eric Jones on his solo climb was a great challenge to cameraman Leo Dickinson, who had to be lowered from a helicopter to Death Bivouac, high on the mountain to capture Eric's progress on film. Leo Dickinson's film showed the scale of the achievement by seeing Eric Jones in his tiny perspective, a mere speck, against the magnitude of the mountain. The film also traces the history of the North Face including the early pre-war attempts that gave the mountain its notorious reputation. The climax of the film recreates John Harlin's 5000ft fall during the historic winter ascent of the Eiger Direct in 1966.- 1983
- UK
- 52 min
Welsh mountaineer Eric Jones' ultimate dream is to climb the notorious North Face of the Eiger alone. Filming Eric Jones on his solo climb was a great challenge to cameraman Leo Dickinson, who had to be lowered from a helicopter to Death Bivouac, high on the mountain to capture Eric's progress on film. Leo Dickinson's film showed the scale of the achievement by seeing Eric Jones in his tiny perspective, a mere speck, against the magnitude of the mountain. The film also traces the history of the North Face including the early pre-war attempts that gave the mountain its notorious reputation. The climax of the film recreates John Harlin's 5000ft fall during the historic winter ascent of the Eiger Direct in 1966.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Die Eiger Nordwand
Gerald Salmina (2013)
Die Eiger Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerald Salmina in 2013 and produced by Bluebird Film. It is a part of the series Die dunkle seite der Alpen (1/6). It features Robert Jasper, Roger Schäli, John Harlin III, Rainer Rettner, Chris Bonington, Adolf Rubi and others.- 2013
- Austria
- 43 min
Die Eiger Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerald Salmina in 2013 and produced by Bluebird Film. It is a part of the series Die dunkle seite der Alpen (1/6). It features Robert Jasper, Roger Schäli, John Harlin III, Rainer Rettner, Chris Bonington, Adolf Rubi and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Eiger - Die wand der wände
Gerald Salmina (2012)
Eiger - Die wand der wände is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerald Salmina in 2012 and produced by Bluebird Film. It is a part of the series Bergwelten. It features Robert Jasper, Roger Schäli, John Harlin III, Rainer Rettner, Chris Bonington, Adolf Rubi and others.- 2012
- Austria
- 53 min
Eiger - Die wand der wände is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerald Salmina in 2012 and produced by Bluebird Film. It is a part of the series Bergwelten. It features Robert Jasper, Roger Schäli, John Harlin III, Rainer Rettner, Chris Bonington, Adolf Rubi and others.Climbing locations
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Die grossen nordwände - Matterhorn, Grandes Jorasses, Eiger
Gerhard Baur (1983)
Die grossen nordwände - Matterhorn, Grandes Jorasses, Eiger is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Eiger and Grandes Jorasses. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1983. It features Anderl Heckmair, Franz Schmid and Rudolf Peters.Die grossen nordwände - Matterhorn, Grandes Jorasses, Eiger
- 1983
- Germany
- 45 min
Die grossen nordwände - Matterhorn, Grandes Jorasses, Eiger is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Eiger and Grandes Jorasses. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1983. It features Anderl Heckmair, Franz Schmid and Rudolf Peters.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Die Mordwand
Manfred Pessel (1988)
Die Mordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Manfred Pessel in 1988 and produced by HR. It features Heinrich Harrer, Willi Klimek, Franz Seeberger, Erich Lackner, James Skone, Anderl Heckmair and others.- 1988
- Germany
- 45 min
Die Mordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Manfred Pessel in 1988 and produced by HR. It features Heinrich Harrer, Willi Klimek, Franz Seeberger, Erich Lackner, James Skone, Anderl Heckmair and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Alptraum Eigernordwand
Hans Henn (1987)
Alptraum Eigernordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Hans Henn in 1987 and produced by ZDF. It features Toni Freudig and Hannes Stähli.- 1987
- Germany
- 43 min
Alptraum Eigernordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Hans Henn in 1987 and produced by ZDF. It features Toni Freudig and Hannes Stähli.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Die Eiger-Nordwand
Max Herrmann (1936)
Die Eiger-Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Max Herrmann in 1936. It features Fritz Steuri, Arnold Glatthard, Ludwig Gramminger and E. O. Stauffer.- 1936
- Switzerland
- 60 min
Die Eiger-Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Max Herrmann in 1936. It features Fritz Steuri, Arnold Glatthard, Ludwig Gramminger and E. O. Stauffer.Climbing locations
