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Documentary / Biographical
Thomas, der Huberbua
Malte Roeper (2018)
Together with his brother Alexander, Thomas Huber has managed to turn his mountaineering passion into a profession. Despite the lasting athletic success, the love for his children, and a happy marriage he is burdened by the pressure to juggle it all. To find release, the older Huber boy among all possible hobbies picks one that is even more dangerous than climbing: Base jumping. This portrait documentary is part of the series Lebenslinien (Lifelines) of the German television.- 2018
- Germany
- 44 min
Together with his brother Alexander, Thomas Huber has managed to turn his mountaineering passion into a profession. Despite the lasting athletic success, the love for his children, and a happy marriage he is burdened by the pressure to juggle it all. To find release, the older Huber boy among all possible hobbies picks one that is even more dangerous than climbing: Base jumping. This portrait documentary is part of the series Lebenslinien (Lifelines) of the German television.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
100 Jahre Huberbuam
Werner Bertolan (2017)
Over three decades, the Huber Boys have become an actual brand, not only in the outdoor community, but also as climbers, mountaineers and as brothers. Since their youngest days, Thomas and Alexander have been embodying a seemingly perfect rope team. It does not surprise that between such different characters with their respective egos, sparks can fly. They live through highs and lows, falls and triumphs. In 2017 the Huber Boys together turned 100 years old. A good moment for an interim balance.- 2017
- Austria, Germany
- 48 min
Over three decades, the Huber Boys have become an actual brand, not only in the outdoor community, but also as climbers, mountaineers and as brothers. Since their youngest days, Thomas and Alexander have been embodying a seemingly perfect rope team. It does not surprise that between such different characters with their respective egos, sparks can fly. They live through highs and lows, falls and triumphs. In 2017 the Huber Boys together turned 100 years old. A good moment for an interim balance.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Heinz Zak - Freigeist in der Vertikalen
Malte Roeper (2017)
The Tyrolean mountain photographer Heinz Zak is one of the most important chronicler in the history of free climbing. He has documented the world’s best free-climbers and their mile stones. Although Heinz Zak has often climbed the great and extremes routes, as a photographer he now focuses more and more on the places, where his journey once began – in the mountains of his homeland Tyrol.Heinz Zak - Freigeist in der Vertikalen
- 2017
- Austria, Germany
- 47 min
The Tyrolean mountain photographer Heinz Zak is one of the most important chronicler in the history of free climbing. He has documented the world’s best free-climbers and their mile stones. Although Heinz Zak has often climbed the great and extremes routes, as a photographer he now focuses more and more on the places, where his journey once began – in the mountains of his homeland Tyrol.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Bellavista - Abenteuer Jenseits der Vertikalen
Heinz Zak (2002)
In the winter of 2000 Alexander Huber began climbing the north face of the Cima Ovest. He achieved the first ascent of an ecxeptionally difficult and psychologically chalenging route, remaining faithful to the ethical principle of not using a drill and expansion bolts. in the summer of 2001 Alexander returns to the Peak to free climb his route despite the precarious conditions. In 20 days he manages to complete the first ascent of the route in redpoint style; the most difficult climb the world, both from a physical and psychological point of view. the filim records both the winter climb and the first 'red point' ascent.Bellavista - Abenteuer Jenseits der Vertikalen
- 2002
- Austria
- 27 min
In the winter of 2000 Alexander Huber began climbing the north face of the Cima Ovest. He achieved the first ascent of an ecxeptionally difficult and psychologically chalenging route, remaining faithful to the ethical principle of not using a drill and expansion bolts. in the summer of 2001 Alexander returns to the Peak to free climb his route despite the precarious conditions. In 20 days he manages to complete the first ascent of the route in redpoint style; the most difficult climb the world, both from a physical and psychological point of view. the filim records both the winter climb and the first 'red point' ascent.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Karakoram
Thomas Huber (1999)
Toni Gutsch, Jan Mersch, Thomas Huber and Alexander Huber, four German climbers, will attempt to climb the Ogre, a difficult mountain in Karakoram, undefeated since Chris Bonington and Doug Scott in 1977. More than twenty expeditions tried in vain to conquer it. This film shows extreme mountaineering, through the feelings and experiences of the expedition members and their motivation to face the risks they face.- 1999
- Germany
- 34 min
Toni Gutsch, Jan Mersch, Thomas Huber and Alexander Huber, four German climbers, will attempt to climb the Ogre, a difficult mountain in Karakoram, undefeated since Chris Bonington and Doug Scott in 1977. More than twenty expeditions tried in vain to conquer it. This film shows extreme mountaineering, through the feelings and experiences of the expedition members and their motivation to face the risks they face.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Die grossen Nordwände
Gerald Salmina (2016)
North faces are the epitome of extreme mountaineering. This is particularly true of the north faces of the Eiger, Matterhorn, Grandes Jorasses, Piz Badile, Großer Zinne, Petit Dru and the Drei Zinnen - in the 20th century they embodied the goals a mountaineer must have set himself in order to belong to the elite. To this day, they are playgrounds of extremes. The documentary shows the large north faces of the Alps from a surprising perspective. World-renowned top mountaineers such as Hansjörg Auer, Alexander Huber and Robert Jasper demonstrate the art of climbing at the highest level with first ascents and solo ascents.- 2016
- Austria
- 48 min
North faces are the epitome of extreme mountaineering. This is particularly true of the north faces of the Eiger, Matterhorn, Grandes Jorasses, Piz Badile, Großer Zinne, Petit Dru and the Drei Zinnen - in the 20th century they embodied the goals a mountaineer must have set himself in order to belong to the elite. To this day, they are playgrounds of extremes. The documentary shows the large north faces of the Alps from a surprising perspective. World-renowned top mountaineers such as Hansjörg Auer, Alexander Huber and Robert Jasper demonstrate the art of climbing at the highest level with first ascents and solo ascents.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Erklärungsversuche zwei Jahre nach dem Unglück
Michael Düchs (2016)
The early morning of September 24, 2014, five mountaineers are caught in an avalanche as they ascend Shisha Pangma - two of them are killed. The tragic accident leaves many questions unanswered. Bergauf-Bergab spoke with the survivors. The story was also covered by the German documentary '7 tage im september', by Karsten Scheuren.Erklärungsversuche zwei Jahre nach dem Unglück
- 2016
- Germany
- 27 min
The early morning of September 24, 2014, five mountaineers are caught in an avalanche as they ascend Shisha Pangma - two of them are killed. The tragic accident leaves many questions unanswered. Bergauf-Bergab spoke with the survivors. The story was also covered by the German documentary '7 tage im september', by Karsten Scheuren.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Die Bayerische Direttissima
Max Reichel (2013)
Together with their East Tyrolean friend Mario Walder, Alexander and Thomas Huber set out once again, this time with one special goal in mind: to free-climb the almost 700-metre-high Mount Asgard on Baffin Island. Their ambitious plan was to conquer the massive granite monolith in one team free ascent – a task no one had successfully accomplished before. With good reason, as the physical and psychological challenges are tremendous. It’s a mission that calls for more than just a good team. It calls for three individuals to become one, fiercely determined to give it all they got…Max Reichel, Franz Hinterbrandner
- 2013
- Germany
- 51 min
Together with their East Tyrolean friend Mario Walder, Alexander and Thomas Huber set out once again, this time with one special goal in mind: to free-climb the almost 700-metre-high Mount Asgard on Baffin Island. Their ambitious plan was to conquer the massive granite monolith in one team free ascent – a task no one had successfully accomplished before. With good reason, as the physical and psychological challenges are tremendous. It’s a mission that calls for more than just a good team. It calls for three individuals to become one, fiercely determined to give it all they got…Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Barbara Zangerl
Johannes Mair (2015)
For many years Barbara Zangerl was known as one of the best female boulderers in the world, as one of the first women to climb class 8b. At the age of 19 years and at the top of this career a back injury - the end of the career? Eager and ambitious, Barbara started alpine climbing. With a completely new attitude to climbing she tries her hand at the hardest alpine routes: 'End of Silence' - first started by Thomas Huber, Stefan Glowacz's 'Des Kaisers neue Kleider' and 'Silbergeier' by Beat Kammerlander. Due to their challenge and beauty, all three extreme climbing routes are considered milestones in alpine climbing and have gone down in alpine history books worldwide as the 'Alpine Trilogy'.- 2015
- Austria
- 50 min
For many years Barbara Zangerl was known as one of the best female boulderers in the world, as one of the first women to climb class 8b. At the age of 19 years and at the top of this career a back injury - the end of the career? Eager and ambitious, Barbara started alpine climbing. With a completely new attitude to climbing she tries her hand at the hardest alpine routes: 'End of Silence' - first started by Thomas Huber, Stefan Glowacz's 'Des Kaisers neue Kleider' and 'Silbergeier' by Beat Kammerlander. Due to their challenge and beauty, all three extreme climbing routes are considered milestones in alpine climbing and have gone down in alpine history books worldwide as the 'Alpine Trilogy'.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
100 Jahre auf steilen Wegen
Engelbert Obex (2012)
The Alpinverein der Gipfelstürmer has been in existence for 100 years. Its various members are united by a special sense of togetherness. A documentary about the interesting history of this group and its various members - from mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner to other well-known mountaineers and surgeon Raimund Margreiter. Apart from the conversations of the mountain companions the documentation is also with important climbing parts thereby and brings the Spirit of the association nearer the Zusehern.Engelbert Obex, Walter Spitzenstätter
- 2012
- Austria
- 49 min
The Alpinverein der Gipfelstürmer has been in existence for 100 years. Its various members are united by a special sense of togetherness. A documentary about the interesting history of this group and its various members - from mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner to other well-known mountaineers and surgeon Raimund Margreiter. Apart from the conversations of the mountain companions the documentation is also with important climbing parts thereby and brings the Spirit of the association nearer the Zusehern.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Making Of
Making-of 'Am Limit' - The point of no return
Pepe Danquart (2007)
Making-of of the documentary 'Am Limit’, where the Huber brothers, Alex and Thomas, try to beat the speed record of the ‘Nose’, a 1.000 meters high climbing route in the granite wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The filming crew, composed of expert mountaineers, had to spend some days shooting betwenn eight and twelve hours on the wall, exposed to the sun and the elements. Every camera position was calculated by Pepe Danquart, the film director, anticipating every climber’s move, and the team used between 3 and 4 kilometers of fixed ropes. About ten people have been constantly in the wall, and more than 30 more were standing up at the summit or below to assist.Making-of 'Am Limit' - The point of no return
Pepe Danquart, Martin Hanslmayr
- 2007
- Germany
- 26 min
Making-of of the documentary 'Am Limit’, where the Huber brothers, Alex and Thomas, try to beat the speed record of the ‘Nose’, a 1.000 meters high climbing route in the granite wall of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. The filming crew, composed of expert mountaineers, had to spend some days shooting betwenn eight and twelve hours on the wall, exposed to the sun and the elements. Every camera position was calculated by Pepe Danquart, the film director, anticipating every climber’s move, and the team used between 3 and 4 kilometers of fixed ropes. About ten people have been constantly in the wall, and more than 30 more were standing up at the summit or below to assist.Climbing locations
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Break on Through
Matty Hong (2017)
In high-end modern rock climbing, 5.15 is the top of the difficulty scale, a grade achieved by only a few men and never by a woman. Margo Hayes, a little known 19-year-old from Boulder, Colorado, is determined to change that. To be closer to the world’s hardest routes, she has moved to Europe, where she trains and climbs with the goal of succeeding on two of the most iconic 5.15s in France and Spain. But pushing her body and mind to the absolute limit, she risks injury and failure in her quest to be the first.Matty Hong, Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen
- 2017
- USA
- 26 min
In high-end modern rock climbing, 5.15 is the top of the difficulty scale, a grade achieved by only a few men and never by a woman. Margo Hayes, a little known 19-year-old from Boulder, Colorado, is determined to change that. To be closer to the world’s hardest routes, she has moved to Europe, where she trains and climbs with the goal of succeeding on two of the most iconic 5.15s in France and Spain. But pushing her body and mind to the absolute limit, she risks injury and failure in her quest to be the first.Climbing locations
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