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Documentary / Historical
Everest - Najťažšia cesta
Pavol Barabáš (2020)
When Chris Bonington and his team set out in 1975 to climb the South West face of Everest they were attempting the ultimate challenge of mountaineering - to conquer the steepest and highest face in the world. Many international expeditions had tried to climb it in previous years. Bonington called the route leading through the southwest face - the Hard Way and said that it was impossible to climb in alpine style, which means without supplementary oxygen, fixed ropes, and Sherpas. His reflection on the Hard Way became a challenge for the young mountaineering generation. The climbers from Slovakia set the Hard Way as their goal. Is it really impossible to climb it in Alpine style?- 2020
- Slovakia
- 52 min
When Chris Bonington and his team set out in 1975 to climb the South West face of Everest they were attempting the ultimate challenge of mountaineering - to conquer the steepest and highest face in the world. Many international expeditions had tried to climb it in previous years. Bonington called the route leading through the southwest face - the Hard Way and said that it was impossible to climb in alpine style, which means without supplementary oxygen, fixed ropes, and Sherpas. His reflection on the Hard Way became a challenge for the young mountaineering generation. The climbers from Slovakia set the Hard Way as their goal. Is it really impossible to climb it in Alpine style?Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Kongur
(1982)
Record of the 1981 British Mount Kongur Expedition to China. For the planned alpine-style ascent of this daunting peak, Bonington assembled a formidable team, including Peter Boardman, Joe Tasker, Al Rouse and expedition leader Michael Ward. Their reconnaissance and 1981 expedition brought an opportunity for discovery and obstacles in equal measure: they were able to explore areas that had eluded westerners since Eric Shipton’s role as British Consul General in Kashgar in the 1940s; but appalling weather, unplanned bivouacs, and tensions characterized their quest for the ever-elusive route to the summit.
- 1982
- UK
- 29 min
Record of the 1981 British Mount Kongur Expedition to China. For the planned alpine-style ascent of this daunting peak, Bonington assembled a formidable team, including Peter Boardman, Joe Tasker, Al Rouse and expedition leader Michael Ward. Their reconnaissance and 1981 expedition brought an opportunity for discovery and obstacles in equal measure: they were able to explore areas that had eluded westerners since Eric Shipton’s role as British Consul General in Kashgar in the 1940s; but appalling weather, unplanned bivouacs, and tensions characterized their quest for the ever-elusive route to the summit.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Final Ascent - The legend of Hamish MacInnes
Robbie Fraser (2019)
The legend of Hamish MacInnes began early. At 16 he climbed the Matterhorn. At 17 he built his first motor car from scratch. He attempted Everest in 1953 with his friend Johnny Cunningham. As an explorer, expedition leader, and engineer he achieved world fame. As inventor of the all-metal ice axe, author of the International Mountain Rescue Handbook and founder of Glencoe Mountain Rescue he has been responsible for saving hundreds of lives, if not thousands. But at the age of 84, his accomplishments could not save him from being institutionalized against his will, suffering from delirium. This film tells the story of his life by mirroring his greatest challenge: to recover his memories and rescue himself.Final Ascent - The legend of Hamish MacInnes
- 2019
- UK
- 80 min
The legend of Hamish MacInnes began early. At 16 he climbed the Matterhorn. At 17 he built his first motor car from scratch. He attempted Everest in 1953 with his friend Johnny Cunningham. As an explorer, expedition leader, and engineer he achieved world fame. As inventor of the all-metal ice axe, author of the International Mountain Rescue Handbook and founder of Glencoe Mountain Rescue he has been responsible for saving hundreds of lives, if not thousands. But at the age of 84, his accomplishments could not save him from being institutionalized against his will, suffering from delirium. This film tells the story of his life by mirroring his greatest challenge: to recover his memories and rescue himself.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Making Of
How they climbed the Old Man of Hoy
John Gray (1967)
A making of the live broadcast of the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy. In July of 1967, 15 million people watched one of the most audacious BBC outside broadcasts ever undertaken - the climbing of the 'Old Man of Hoy'. This is an account of how the BBC-1 television programme was organised, together with recordings made during the broadcast, and interviews with those who helped to make it possible as well as those who did the actual climb.How they climbed the Old Man of Hoy
- 1967
- UK
- 25 min
A making of the live broadcast of the ascent of the Old Man of Hoy. In July of 1967, 15 million people watched one of the most audacious BBC outside broadcasts ever undertaken - the climbing of the 'Old Man of Hoy'. This is an account of how the BBC-1 television programme was organised, together with recordings made during the broadcast, and interviews with those who helped to make it possible as well as those who did the actual climb.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Magnetic Mountains
Steve Wakeford (2017)
In October 2014, Steve Wakeford, a sports broadcast editor, fell 70 metres whilst climbing a mountain known as Les Petites Jorasses in the French Alps. It was a fall that required him to be airlifted out of the mountains suffering from a number of serious injuries and resulted in him being temporarily left in a wheelchair - he is lucky to be alive. At the start of a long journey of rehabilitation, he began to ask himself some serious questions - 'Regardless of injury or trauma, why are we drawn to the mountains in the first place? Is risk an essential part of what we do? Perhaps most importantly, why is it that I am planning to climb the same route from which I fell?'- 2017
- France, UK
- 86 min
In October 2014, Steve Wakeford, a sports broadcast editor, fell 70 metres whilst climbing a mountain known as Les Petites Jorasses in the French Alps. It was a fall that required him to be airlifted out of the mountains suffering from a number of serious injuries and resulted in him being temporarily left in a wheelchair - he is lucky to be alive. At the start of a long journey of rehabilitation, he began to ask himself some serious questions - 'Regardless of injury or trauma, why are we drawn to the mountains in the first place? Is risk an essential part of what we do? Perhaps most importantly, why is it that I am planning to climb the same route from which I fell?'Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
The mountaineers' story - Everest Expedition 1975
(2015)
In 1975, Barclays backed a British expedition to Everest. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the successful climb to the summit, mountaineers Sir Chris Bonington and Doug Scott tell the story of their incredible achievement.The mountaineers' story - Everest Expedition 1975
- 2015
- UK
- 10 min
In 1975, Barclays backed a British expedition to Everest. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the successful climb to the summit, mountaineers Sir Chris Bonington and Doug Scott tell the story of their incredible achievement.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Quand les alpinistes font leur cinéma
Claude Francillon (2000)
Many mountaineers in the course of their activity have used cameras and films to let us participate through images in their adventures and emotions. Many of them have become true film professionals: Lionel Terray, Marcel Ichac, Renè Vernadet, Jean Afanasieff, Pierre Royer, Denis Ducroz, Kurt Diemberg and many others are among the so-called conquerors of the mountain image. The film describes the passion of these men in the highest mountains on earth...behind the lens.Quand les alpinistes font leur cinéma
- 2000
- France
- 47 min
Many mountaineers in the course of their activity have used cameras and films to let us participate through images in their adventures and emotions. Many of them have become true film professionals: Lionel Terray, Marcel Ichac, Renè Vernadet, Jean Afanasieff, Pierre Royer, Denis Ducroz, Kurt Diemberg and many others are among the so-called conquerors of the mountain image. The film describes the passion of these men in the highest mountains on earth...behind the lens.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Joe Tasker - The making of a climber
Richard Else (1989)
The life of british climber Joe Tasker in two TV episodes by the BBC. Tasker was one of Britain's foremost mountaineers when he disappeared during an attempt on the North East Ridge of Everest in 1982. The first part of this two-part film looks at his formative years on Teeside and his early Himalayan triumphs.Joe Tasker - The making of a climber
- 1989
- UK
- 30 min
The life of british climber Joe Tasker in two TV episodes by the BBC. Tasker was one of Britain's foremost mountaineers when he disappeared during an attempt on the North East Ridge of Everest in 1982. The first part of this two-part film looks at his formative years on Teeside and his early Himalayan triumphs.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Joe Tasker - The Himalaya years
Richard Else (1989)
The life of british climber Joe Tasker in two TV episodes by the BBC. Tasker was one of Britain's foremost mountaineers when he disappeared during an attempt on the North East Ridge of Everest in 1982. This second part of a two-part film looks at the later stages of his career.Joe Tasker - The Himalaya years
- 1989
- UK
- 30 min
The life of british climber Joe Tasker in two TV episodes by the BBC. Tasker was one of Britain's foremost mountaineers when he disappeared during an attempt on the North East Ridge of Everest in 1982. This second part of a two-part film looks at the later stages of his career.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Everest - The hardest way
Allen Jewhurst (1989)
Documentary on John Hawkridge, who has suffered cerebral palsy since birth, and despite his immense difficulties with walking has a great passion for mountaineering. Chris Bonington narrates this film about John's attempt to climb 19,000 feet up Everest in the Himalaya.- 1989
- UK
- 59 min
Documentary on John Hawkridge, who has suffered cerebral palsy since birth, and despite his immense difficulties with walking has a great passion for mountaineering. Chris Bonington narrates this film about John's attempt to climb 19,000 feet up Everest in the Himalaya.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Leo Houlding - My Right Foot
Ed Stobart (2003)
My Right Foot follows 22 year-old world-renowned British climber Leo Houlding around the globe for nearly a year as he struggles to recover from a serious accident and reach the top level of his sport again. We join Leo 4 months after an ill-fated expedition to Patagonia, where he fell and shattered the bones in his right foot. He is unsure if he will ever walk again.- 2003
- UK
- 52 min
My Right Foot follows 22 year-old world-renowned British climber Leo Houlding around the globe for nearly a year as he struggles to recover from a serious accident and reach the top level of his sport again. We join Leo 4 months after an ill-fated expedition to Patagonia, where he fell and shattered the bones in his right foot. He is unsure if he will ever walk again.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
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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