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Documentary / Historical
Tatort Matterhorn
Gieri Venzin (2015)
The Matterhorn. An invincible mountain - until 150 years ago. It all changed on the 14th July 1865, when two mountaineer groups raced to the top, wanting to be the first to reach the peak of the majestic mountain. The British-Swiss team were victorious. But the triumph soon turned into tragedy. During the descent, four mountaineers tragically died. But was it an unfortunate accident, or sabotage? Or even murder?
The documentary «Tatort Matterhorn» - produced by the Swiss television channel SRF - tries to solve the case that led to the dramatic happenings on the Swiss Alps.- 2015
- Germany
- 87 min
The Matterhorn. An invincible mountain - until 150 years ago. It all changed on the 14th July 1865, when two mountaineer groups raced to the top, wanting to be the first to reach the peak of the majestic mountain. The British-Swiss team were victorious. But the triumph soon turned into tragedy. During the descent, four mountaineers tragically died. But was it an unfortunate accident, or sabotage? Or even murder?
The documentary «Tatort Matterhorn» - produced by the Swiss television channel SRF - tries to solve the case that led to the dramatic happenings on the Swiss Alps.Climbing locations
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1865-2015 - 150 ans de l'alpinisme
Cedric Bejeannin (2015)
150 years ago the summit of the Matterhorn, 4478m was reached for the first time. The Matterhorn, with its performance and its tragic end, marks the end of the golden age of mountaineering, a period during which man changed his vision of the mountain and especially of the Alps. This period of the golden age was marked by the association of men and summits. The mountains became a game, a sport, a source of competition and exploration. How did this uncontrollable attraction between these pioneers and these summits arise, how did they achieve these exploits, who are they, what has changed for humans and mountaineering? What about today...?1865-2015 - 150 ans de l'alpinisme
- 2015
- France
- 52 min
150 years ago the summit of the Matterhorn, 4478m was reached for the first time. The Matterhorn, with its performance and its tragic end, marks the end of the golden age of mountaineering, a period during which man changed his vision of the mountain and especially of the Alps. This period of the golden age was marked by the association of men and summits. The mountains became a game, a sport, a source of competition and exploration. How did this uncontrollable attraction between these pioneers and these summits arise, how did they achieve these exploits, who are they, what has changed for humans and mountaineering? What about today...?Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Il Cervino - La montagna perfetta
Matteo Di Calisto (2015)
By Matteo Di Calisto and Marco Melega. Mount Cervino is the 150th anniversary of its first conquest, which represented a turning point in the history of world mountaineering. Through the testimonies of the great climbers who have made incredible achievements on this mountain, the challenges and achievements that have contributed to making the Matterhorn a world icon are relived.Il Cervino - La montagna perfetta
- 2015
- Italy
- 55 min
By Matteo Di Calisto and Marco Melega. Mount Cervino is the 150th anniversary of its first conquest, which represented a turning point in the history of world mountaineering. Through the testimonies of the great climbers who have made incredible achievements on this mountain, the challenges and achievements that have contributed to making the Matterhorn a world icon are relived.Climbing locations
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Cervino - La montagna del mondo
Nicolò Bongiorno (2015)
In this documentary, Mike Bongiorno's son tells the story of his father's love for one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, the Matterhorn. A journey through time, in contact with the wisdom of the wildest nature, in search of a new 'way' within themselves. At the centre of this initiatory story is the spectacular ascent of the normal Italian Matterhorn route by a young man, opened by J.A. Carrel in 1865. To create a bridge between the documents and the historical testimonies of the mountaineering route of 150 years ago and that of today, some exceptional protagonists who accompany the ascent of the protagonist.Cervino - La montagna del mondo
- 2015
- Italy
- 67 min
In this documentary, Mike Bongiorno's son tells the story of his father's love for one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, the Matterhorn. A journey through time, in contact with the wisdom of the wildest nature, in search of a new 'way' within themselves. At the centre of this initiatory story is the spectacular ascent of the normal Italian Matterhorn route by a young man, opened by J.A. Carrel in 1865. To create a bridge between the documents and the historical testimonies of the mountaineering route of 150 years ago and that of today, some exceptional protagonists who accompany the ascent of the protagonist.Climbing locations
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150° anniversario della conquista del Cervino
Guido Raimondo (2015)
Historical documentary made on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the conquest of the Matterhorn by the Italian Side. Several mountain guides from Cervinia talk about different moments in the history of the ascents of the Matterhorn (in italian, Cervino). A film by Guido Raimondo featuring Giuliano Trucco, Luca Casali, Antonio Carrel, Rinaldo Carrel, Giovanni Herin, Massimo Chatrian, Bruno Brunod and Kilian Jornet.150° anniversario della conquista del Cervino
- 2015
- Italy
- 27 min
Historical documentary made on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the conquest of the Matterhorn by the Italian Side. Several mountain guides from Cervinia talk about different moments in the history of the ascents of the Matterhorn (in italian, Cervino). A film by Guido Raimondo featuring Giuliano Trucco, Luca Casali, Antonio Carrel, Rinaldo Carrel, Giovanni Herin, Massimo Chatrian, Bruno Brunod and Kilian Jornet.Climbing locations
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Matterhorn – Die grosse Herausforderung
Gerhard Baur (1985)
Second episode of the series 'Geschichte des Alpinismus', a documentary series by Gerhard Baur about the history of alpinism. This episode is dedicated to the conquest of the Matterhorn.Matterhorn – Die grosse Herausforderung
- 1985
- Germany
- 42 min
Second episode of the series 'Geschichte des Alpinismus', a documentary series by Gerhard Baur about the history of alpinism. This episode is dedicated to the conquest of the Matterhorn.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Luis Trenker - Pionier und Egomane
Karin Duregger (2016)
Even more than 25 years after his death, Luis Trenker is still an icon of the mountains: no one else has ensured such a lasting popularisation of the living environment in the (South) Tyrolean Alps. Whether as a film pioneer or as a TV presenter, he captivated an audience of millions. A gnarly nature boy in a felt hat and a mountaineer's shirt: Luis Trenker, who died in 1990, is still remembered today. In the 1920s and 1930s, the actor, screenwriter and director shaped the young genre of 'mountain film'. His films attracted the masses to the cinema - and at the same time fascinated the dictators of the time, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.Luis Trenker - Pionier und Egomane
- 2016
- Austria, Germany
- 28 min
Even more than 25 years after his death, Luis Trenker is still an icon of the mountains: no one else has ensured such a lasting popularisation of the living environment in the (South) Tyrolean Alps. Whether as a film pioneer or as a TV presenter, he captivated an audience of millions. A gnarly nature boy in a felt hat and a mountaineer's shirt: Luis Trenker, who died in 1990, is still remembered today. In the 1920s and 1930s, the actor, screenwriter and director shaped the young genre of 'mountain film'. His films attracted the masses to the cinema - and at the same time fascinated the dictators of the time, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Luis Trenker - Ein Mann und seine Legenden
Karin Duregger (2015)
Even 25 years after his death, Luis Trenker is still an icon of the mountains: no one else has ensured such a lasting popularisation of the living environment in the (South) Tyrolean Alps. Whether as a film pioneer or as a TV presenter, he captivated an audience of millions. A gnarled nature boy in a felt hat and mountaineering shirt: Luis Trenker, who died in 1990, is still remembered today. The new documentary reflects the myth and reveals a differentiated picture of Luis Trenker.Luis Trenker - Ein Mann und seine Legenden
- 2015
- Austria, Germany
- 50 min
Even 25 years after his death, Luis Trenker is still an icon of the mountains: no one else has ensured such a lasting popularisation of the living environment in the (South) Tyrolean Alps. Whether as a film pioneer or as a TV presenter, he captivated an audience of millions. A gnarled nature boy in a felt hat and mountaineering shirt: Luis Trenker, who died in 1990, is still remembered today. The new documentary reflects the myth and reveals a differentiated picture of Luis Trenker.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Das Matterhorn - Vom Mythos zur Marke
Gerald Salmina (2015)
On 14 July 1865 the Matterhorn was first climbed. Bergwelten takes this event as an opportunity to take a look at the most exciting events on the most famous mountain in the Alps. From the first summit ascent, the first ascent of the north face in 1931 and the legendary winter solo entrance of the Italian Walter Bonatti in 1965, to the unique achievements of today's mountaineers. The film impresses with spectacular climbing shots and unique shots of the film work in the wall. And it accompanies people whose lives are inseparably linked to the unique mountain on the Swiss-Italian border. The Zermatt mountain guide Michi Lerjen grew up on the Swiss side of the mountain. Hervé Barmasse, on the other hand, comes from the Italian side - as a scion of a mountain guide family, he knows the Matterhorn better than anyone else.Das Matterhorn - Vom Mythos zur Marke
- 2015
- Austria
- 50 min
On 14 July 1865 the Matterhorn was first climbed. Bergwelten takes this event as an opportunity to take a look at the most exciting events on the most famous mountain in the Alps. From the first summit ascent, the first ascent of the north face in 1931 and the legendary winter solo entrance of the Italian Walter Bonatti in 1965, to the unique achievements of today's mountaineers. The film impresses with spectacular climbing shots and unique shots of the film work in the wall. And it accompanies people whose lives are inseparably linked to the unique mountain on the Swiss-Italian border. The Zermatt mountain guide Michi Lerjen grew up on the Swiss side of the mountain. Hervé Barmasse, on the other hand, comes from the Italian side - as a scion of a mountain guide family, he knows the Matterhorn better than anyone else.Climbing locations
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Drama / Mountain Drama
Der Kampf ums Matterhorn
Nunzio Malasomma (1934)
Sounded version of the 1928 film 'Der Kampf ums Matterhorn'. The added sound track included music composed by Schmidt-Boelckeb and dubbed dialogs by different actors. This version is slightly shorter than the silent film due to the disappearance of the movie titles. The story, based on the novel by Carl Haensel recreates the struggle between Edward Whymper and Jean-Antoine Carrel for the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. In 1938 two new versions of the movie were filmed under the direction of Luis Trenker, who acted again in the role of Carrel. One version was shot in German (Der Berg ruft) and the other in English (The Challenge).Nunzio Malasomma, Mario Bonnard
- 1934
- Germany
- 79 min
Sounded version of the 1928 film 'Der Kampf ums Matterhorn'. The added sound track included music composed by Schmidt-Boelckeb and dubbed dialogs by different actors. This version is slightly shorter than the silent film due to the disappearance of the movie titles. The story, based on the novel by Carl Haensel recreates the struggle between Edward Whymper and Jean-Antoine Carrel for the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. In 1938 two new versions of the movie were filmed under the direction of Luis Trenker, who acted again in the role of Carrel. One version was shot in German (Der Berg ruft) and the other in English (The Challenge).Climbing locations
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Zermatt und das 'hore'
Paul Borer (1965)
A semi amateur film originally produced in 8mm by Paul Borer to celebrate the centenary of the first ascent to the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper. The film reviews the history of the mountain showing illustrations of the achievements of the first climbers and also collects images of the centenary celebrations in the village of Zermatt in 1965. The title of the film refers to the Hore, a dialect of Zermatt.- 1965
- Switzerland
- 28 min
A semi amateur film originally produced in 8mm by Paul Borer to celebrate the centenary of the first ascent to the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper. The film reviews the history of the mountain showing illustrations of the achievements of the first climbers and also collects images of the centenary celebrations in the village of Zermatt in 1965. The title of the film refers to the Hore, a dialect of Zermatt.Climbing locations
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Cervino, storia della prima scalata
(1990)
History of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary. The climbing group was led by the British climber Edward Whymper. 7 men left Zermatt on the 13th of july 1865 and reached the summit on the 14th, three days before a competing expedition started from the Italian side. The drama was consummated on the return: the French Michel Croz, and the British Charles Hudson, Douglas Robert Hadow, Francis Douglas, fell on the north side, crashing on the glacier. The documentary is entirely made with photographic, pictorial or engraving images of the time and with a voice-over that tells the story.Cervino, storia della prima scalata
- 1990
- Switzerland
- 19 min
History of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary. The climbing group was led by the British climber Edward Whymper. 7 men left Zermatt on the 13th of july 1865 and reached the summit on the 14th, three days before a competing expedition started from the Italian side. The drama was consummated on the return: the French Michel Croz, and the British Charles Hudson, Douglas Robert Hadow, Francis Douglas, fell on the north side, crashing on the glacier. The documentary is entirely made with photographic, pictorial or engraving images of the time and with a voice-over that tells the story.Climbing locations
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