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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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Documentary / Portrait
Reinhold Messner - Heimat. Berge. Abenteuer.
Markus Augé (2019)
The world's most famous mountaineer and adventurer, Reinhold Messner, has repeatedly tested and surpassed his own limits. Born in 1944 in South Tyrol, a region between two countries, he is a convinced European. This documentary series explores his homeland in five episodes. It's a spectacular journey into the mountainous world of South Tyrol, which has shaped him since his early childhood. In breathtaking images, the panorama of an unprecedented life in and with the mountains unfolds at the same time.Reinhold Messner - Heimat. Berge. Abenteuer.
- 2019
- Germany, Italy
- 130 min
The world's most famous mountaineer and adventurer, Reinhold Messner, has repeatedly tested and surpassed his own limits. Born in 1944 in South Tyrol, a region between two countries, he is a convinced European. This documentary series explores his homeland in five episodes. It's a spectacular journey into the mountainous world of South Tyrol, which has shaped him since his early childhood. In breathtaking images, the panorama of an unprecedented life in and with the mountains unfolds at the same time.Climbing locations
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Encordés
Frédéric Favre (2017)
For a year and a half, filmmaker Frédéric Favre follows three ski mountaineers as they prepare for the Patrouille des Glaciers, a tough race through the Swiss Alps. Florence wants to race in memory of her father, but she is struggling to fit into his team. Guillaume is a seasoned competitor. He finds it difficult to reconcile family, work and passion. Antoine comes out of detoxification. By racing, he wants to prove to the world that he is not less than nothing. An intimate journey, an adventure that will transform them all.- 2017
- Switzerland
- 106 min
For a year and a half, filmmaker Frédéric Favre follows three ski mountaineers as they prepare for the Patrouille des Glaciers, a tough race through the Swiss Alps. Florence wants to race in memory of her father, but she is struggling to fit into his team. Guillaume is a seasoned competitor. He finds it difficult to reconcile family, work and passion. Antoine comes out of detoxification. By racing, he wants to prove to the world that he is not less than nothing. An intimate journey, an adventure that will transform them all.Climbing locations
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Octobre Blanc
Christophe Raylat (2017)
Accompanied by his friend Cédric Gras, Sylvain Tesson puts on his crampons for an expedition through the highlands of Tajikistan. Leaving the capital Dushanbe, the small team advance for three days on chaotic tracks before reaching the first massifs of the Pamir Tajik, on the border with China, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan. Memories of the Soviet past of these Far Eastern borders, the peaks which rise up to 7000 meters high are called "Lenin", "Marx", "Engels" or "Marshal Zhukov". The line of sight of Sylvain Tesson and his companions is the ascent of the peak 'October', towards a glacier culminating at 5,600 meters above sea level.- 2017
- France
- 43 min
Accompanied by his friend Cédric Gras, Sylvain Tesson puts on his crampons for an expedition through the highlands of Tajikistan. Leaving the capital Dushanbe, the small team advance for three days on chaotic tracks before reaching the first massifs of the Pamir Tajik, on the border with China, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan. Memories of the Soviet past of these Far Eastern borders, the peaks which rise up to 7000 meters high are called "Lenin", "Marx", "Engels" or "Marshal Zhukov". The line of sight of Sylvain Tesson and his companions is the ascent of the peak 'October', towards a glacier culminating at 5,600 meters above sea level.Climbing locations
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The Wall of Shadows
Eliza Kubarska (2020)
A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the holiest of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a Winter expedition to the East Face of Khumbakarna in a remote corner of Eastern Nepal. This giant wall of rock and ice has never been climbed and probably for good reason. Undeterred, Russian mountaineers Dimitri, Sergei and Polish climber Marcin are willing to try. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?- 2020
- Germany, Poland, Switzerland
- 94 min
A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the holiest of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a Winter expedition to the East Face of Khumbakarna in a remote corner of Eastern Nepal. This giant wall of rock and ice has never been climbed and probably for good reason. Undeterred, Russian mountaineers Dimitri, Sergei and Polish climber Marcin are willing to try. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
La Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
Friederike Schlumbom (2015)
In Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc, passionate mountaineers, families, the Hautevolee and locals meet. In the high season, everything revolves around mountain sports - and the highest mountain in the Alps at 4,810 metres. Around a thousand people try the ascent every year - ten of them pay for it with their lives. Many of them underestimate the less difficult normal route from the Goûter Hut. But crevasses, weatherfalls and avalanches often mean fatal dangers. '360° Geo Reportage' has visited people whose lives are closely linked to Mont Blanc.La Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix
- 2015
- France, Germany
- 53 min
In Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc, passionate mountaineers, families, the Hautevolee and locals meet. In the high season, everything revolves around mountain sports - and the highest mountain in the Alps at 4,810 metres. Around a thousand people try the ascent every year - ten of them pay for it with their lives. Many of them underestimate the less difficult normal route from the Goûter Hut. But crevasses, weatherfalls and avalanches often mean fatal dangers. '360° Geo Reportage' has visited people whose lives are closely linked to Mont Blanc.Climbing locations
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Die Berge, die Menschen, der Wahn
Stefan König (1998)
Questions are kept in mind: what impelled and drove the people into these extreme landscapes, onto such dangerous heights? What do they get from the mountains and what do they do to the mountains? These questions are the basis for this two hour documentary. This is the first film which takes a unique and comprehensive approach to this extensive subject. There is no commentary necessary, as the protagonists giving their account of the cultural history are experts in their field and quite charismatic personalities. This documentary film is not only conveyed through the lavish pictures or alpinistic enthusiasm, but through the individuals narrating each chapter.Die Berge, die Menschen, der Wahn
- 1998
- Germany
- 127 min
Questions are kept in mind: what impelled and drove the people into these extreme landscapes, onto such dangerous heights? What do they get from the mountains and what do they do to the mountains? These questions are the basis for this two hour documentary. This is the first film which takes a unique and comprehensive approach to this extensive subject. There is no commentary necessary, as the protagonists giving their account of the cultural history are experts in their field and quite charismatic personalities. This documentary film is not only conveyed through the lavish pictures or alpinistic enthusiasm, but through the individuals narrating each chapter.Climbing locations
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Sherpas - Die wahren Helden am Everest (3 folgen)
Frank Senn (2009)
A documentary about the unsung heroes from Nepal with out their help and assistance it is unthinkable to concur the summit of world's highest mountain, the almighty Mount Everest. Yet Sherpas are never on the news, nobody really knew about them and their contribution towards the expedition are easily forgotten. This documentary tries to focus on them and brings out the story of the Sherpas to the world.Sherpas - Die wahren Helden am Everest (3 folgen)
Frank Senn, Otto C. Honegger, Hari Thapa
- 2009
- Switzerland, France, Germany
- 153 min
A documentary about the unsung heroes from Nepal with out their help and assistance it is unthinkable to concur the summit of world's highest mountain, the almighty Mount Everest. Yet Sherpas are never on the news, nobody really knew about them and their contribution towards the expedition are easily forgotten. This documentary tries to focus on them and brings out the story of the Sherpas to the world.Climbing locations
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Sherpas - Die wahren helden am Everest (1 folge)
Frank Senn (2009)
Sherpas - Die wahren helden am Everest (1 folge) is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Frank Senn in 2009 and produced by SRF. It is a part of the series SF DOK. It features Kari Kobler, Norbu Sherpa, Long Dorje Sherpa, Ang Nima Sherpa, Pasang Tiki, Ang Phuti and others.Sherpas - Die wahren helden am Everest (1 folge)
Frank Senn, Otto C. Honegger, Hari Thapa
- 2009
- Switzerland, France, Germany
- 95 min
Sherpas - Die wahren helden am Everest (1 folge) is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Frank Senn in 2009 and produced by SRF. It is a part of the series SF DOK. It features Kari Kobler, Norbu Sherpa, Long Dorje Sherpa, Ang Nima Sherpa, Pasang Tiki, Ang Phuti and others.Climbing locations
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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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Objectif Mont Blanc
Vincent Perazio (2015)
Objectif Mont Blanc is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc and Aiguille D'entreves. It was directed by Vincent Perazio in 2015 and produced by Arte. It features Jacques-Marie Bardintzeff, Etienne Klein, Martine Rebetez, Jean-Franck Charlet, Hugo Nespoulet, François-Régis Thévenet and others.- 2015
- France
- 94 min
Objectif Mont Blanc is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc and Aiguille D'entreves. It was directed by Vincent Perazio in 2015 and produced by Arte. It features Jacques-Marie Bardintzeff, Etienne Klein, Martine Rebetez, Jean-Franck Charlet, Hugo Nespoulet, François-Régis Thévenet and others.Climbing locations
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Faszination todeszone
Jan Kerckhoff (2004)
Faszination todeszone is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gasherbrum Ii. It was directed by Jan Kerckhoff in 2004 and produced by BR. It features Bernhard Olzowy, Thomas Türpe, Klaus Mees, Marin Gogglemann, Paul Koller, Domenico Belingheri and others.- 2004
- Germany
- 43 min
Faszination todeszone is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gasherbrum Ii. It was directed by Jan Kerckhoff in 2004 and produced by BR. It features Bernhard Olzowy, Thomas Türpe, Klaus Mees, Marin Gogglemann, Paul Koller, Domenico Belingheri and others.Climbing locations
