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Documentary / Live Broadcast
Sagarmatha 88 - Direct à l'Everest
Hervé Nicolas (1988)
480 minutes of absolute live broadcast on French Television during the ascent of Everest of the French expedition Sagarmatha 88. The first live broadcast of an Everest ascent. The program showed images on the progress of mountaineers, the Sherpa country, Nepalese sites and the technical and human resources used for this great adventure. The team, led by Serge Koenig could not provide live images from the top of the mountain as their television camera failed, but they succeed in making a live audio transmission from the summit.Sagarmatha 88 - Direct à l'Everest
Hervé Nicolas, Pierre Rossolin
- 1988
- France
- 480 min
480 minutes of absolute live broadcast on French Television during the ascent of Everest of the French expedition Sagarmatha 88. The first live broadcast of an Everest ascent. The program showed images on the progress of mountaineers, the Sherpa country, Nepalese sites and the technical and human resources used for this great adventure. The team, led by Serge Koenig could not provide live images from the top of the mountain as their television camera failed, but they succeed in making a live audio transmission from the summit.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Sagarmatha 88
Hervé Nicolas (1988)
Everest Ascent and Tragedy. A French expedition of Chamonix guides was led by Serge Koenig and composed of Denis Ducroz, Hervé Thivièrge, Alain Payot, Jean-Paul Chassagne, Marc Galy, Daniel Audibert and Jean-Paul Balmat. They had hoped to broadcast for television from the summit. On October 12, Koenig and Lhakpa Sherpa left the South Col and arrived on top at 1:30 P.M. Their television camera failed and so they left it on the summit for a second try later. On the descent they met Galy and Lhakpa’s brother Pasang Temba. Some time later, Galy descended to the South Col, figuring it too risky to continue.Hervé Nicolas, Pierre Rossolin
- 1988
- France
- 52 min
Everest Ascent and Tragedy. A French expedition of Chamonix guides was led by Serge Koenig and composed of Denis Ducroz, Hervé Thivièrge, Alain Payot, Jean-Paul Chassagne, Marc Galy, Daniel Audibert and Jean-Paul Balmat. They had hoped to broadcast for television from the summit. On October 12, Koenig and Lhakpa Sherpa left the South Col and arrived on top at 1:30 P.M. Their television camera failed and so they left it on the summit for a second try later. On the descent they met Galy and Lhakpa’s brother Pasang Temba. Some time later, Galy descended to the South Col, figuring it too risky to continue.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Le skieur du vide
Alain Tixier (1990)
Pierre Tardivel has been one of the best extreme skiers since the 1990s. A great specialist in impossible descents, he tried the north face of Les Courtes, a 900 m wall with a 65° slope. Turning after turning, Pierre controls his speed, contracts, observes and locates the place where he will pass. Risks of avalanches, falls, the feat is not without risk. Extreme skiing has evolved considerably since its inception: material, style... This archival document pays tribute to the one who has made this sport evolve in the most significant way possible: to achieve impossible feats.- 1990
- France
- 23 min
Pierre Tardivel has been one of the best extreme skiers since the 1990s. A great specialist in impossible descents, he tried the north face of Les Courtes, a 900 m wall with a 65° slope. Turning after turning, Pierre controls his speed, contracts, observes and locates the place where he will pass. Risks of avalanches, falls, the feat is not without risk. Extreme skiing has evolved considerably since its inception: material, style... This archival document pays tribute to the one who has made this sport evolve in the most significant way possible: to achieve impossible feats.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Capitan Crochet
Robert Nicod (1989)
In the desert scenery of the National Yosemite Park (Carlifornia) the film portrays two kinds of climber. Plantier shows us his acrobatic skills in free climbing combined with perfect elegance. Bongard, on the other hand, is an ace in artificial climbing, which is a personal challenge that rewuires intelligence and tenacy if one wants to conquer a 1000 metres wall like El Capitan.- 1989
- France
- 26 min
In the desert scenery of the National Yosemite Park (Carlifornia) the film portrays two kinds of climber. Plantier shows us his acrobatic skills in free climbing combined with perfect elegance. Bongard, on the other hand, is an ace in artificial climbing, which is a personal challenge that rewuires intelligence and tenacy if one wants to conquer a 1000 metres wall like El Capitan.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Little Karim
Laurent Chevallier (1985)
The portrait, often portrayed by himself through memories, confessions and reflections flavoured with flashes of humour, of Little Karim, a charismatic highly experienced Pakistan mountain porter, who is now serving, with others like himself, a French expedition to Gasherbrum II and reaches an altitude of 8000 m for the first time.- 1985
- France
- 47 min
The portrait, often portrayed by himself through memories, confessions and reflections flavoured with flashes of humour, of Little Karim, a charismatic highly experienced Pakistan mountain porter, who is now serving, with others like himself, a French expedition to Gasherbrum II and reaches an altitude of 8000 m for the first time.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Le triomphe de la technique
Simone Vannier (1981)
Third of the 4 episodes of 'Histoire de l'alpinisme', a series by filmaker Simone Vannier and historian Yves Balla, on the major stages in the history of mountaineering from the 15th century to the present day. Each episode is presented by a specialist and illustrated by historical reconstructions and testimonies of contemporary climbers.- 1981
- France
- 45 min
Third of the 4 episodes of 'Histoire de l'alpinisme', a series by filmaker Simone Vannier and historian Yves Balla, on the major stages in the history of mountaineering from the 15th century to the present day. Each episode is presented by a specialist and illustrated by historical reconstructions and testimonies of contemporary climbers. -
Documentary / Historical
La Conquête du Mont Blanc
Simone Vannier (1981)
First of the 4 episodes of 'Histoire de l'alpinisme', a series by filmaker Simone Vannier and historian Yves Balla, on the major stages in the history of mountaineering from the 15th century to the present day. Each episode is presented by a specialist and illustrated by historical reconstructions and testimonies of contemporary climbers. This episode reviews the origins of alpinism from 1760 to 1860, through its most significant characters, and is presented by Gaston Rebuffat.- 1981
- France
- 45 min
First of the 4 episodes of 'Histoire de l'alpinisme', a series by filmaker Simone Vannier and historian Yves Balla, on the major stages in the history of mountaineering from the 15th century to the present day. Each episode is presented by a specialist and illustrated by historical reconstructions and testimonies of contemporary climbers. This episode reviews the origins of alpinism from 1760 to 1860, through its most significant characters, and is presented by Gaston Rebuffat.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
L'époque historique
Simone Vannier (1981)
Second of the 4 episodes of 'Histoire de l'alpinisme', a series by filmaker Simone Vannier and historian Yves Balla, on the major stages in the history of mountaineering from the 15th century to the present day. Each episode is presented by a specialist and illustrated by historical reconstructions and testimonies of contemporary climbers.- 1981
- France
- 45 min
Second of the 4 episodes of 'Histoire de l'alpinisme', a series by filmaker Simone Vannier and historian Yves Balla, on the major stages in the history of mountaineering from the 15th century to the present day. Each episode is presented by a specialist and illustrated by historical reconstructions and testimonies of contemporary climbers.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
À chacun sa voie
Simone Vannier (1981)
Fourth of the 4 episodes of 'Histoire de l'alpinisme', a series by filmaker Simone Vannier and historian Yves Balla, on the major stages in the history of mountaineering from the 15th century to the present day. Each episode is presented by a specialist and illustrated by historical reconstructions and testimonies of contemporary climbers.- 1981
- France
- 45 min
Fourth of the 4 episodes of 'Histoire de l'alpinisme', a series by filmaker Simone Vannier and historian Yves Balla, on the major stages in the history of mountaineering from the 15th century to the present day. Each episode is presented by a specialist and illustrated by historical reconstructions and testimonies of contemporary climbers. -
Documentary / Expedition Journal
Sous l'oeil de Qomolangma
Denis Ducroz (1981)
Sous l'oeil de Qomolangma is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Denis Ducroz in 1981 and produced by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features Robert Flematti, Jean Claude Mosca, Daniel Semblant, Géneral Astorg, Commandant Marmier, GMHM and others.- 1981
- France
- 49 min
Sous l'oeil de Qomolangma is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Denis Ducroz in 1981 and produced by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features Robert Flematti, Jean Claude Mosca, Daniel Semblant, Géneral Astorg, Commandant Marmier, GMHM and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Aventure au Cervin
Jean-Marc Boivin (1980)
Aventure au Cervin is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Matterhorn. It was directed by Jean-Marc Boivin in 1980 and produced by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features Jean-Marc Boivin.- 1980
- France
- 56 min
Aventure au Cervin is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Matterhorn. It was directed by Jean-Marc Boivin in 1980 and produced by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features Jean-Marc Boivin.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Aventure à l'Aconcagua
Jean-Marc Boivin (1981)
Aventure à l'Aconcagua is a documentary about alpinisme that takes place in Aconcagua. It was directed by Jean-Marc Boivin in 1981 and produced by Société Française de Production. It features Jean-Marc Boivin and Dominique Marchal.- 1981
- France
- 39 min
Aventure à l'Aconcagua is a documentary about alpinisme that takes place in Aconcagua. It was directed by Jean-Marc Boivin in 1981 and produced by Société Française de Production. It features Jean-Marc Boivin and Dominique Marchal.Climbing locations
