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Documentary / Chronicle
Dead in the Water
Andrew Farrell (2015)
Each episode of Still Alive features people sharing never-seen-before video footage as they recount how they survived nail-biting life-or-death situations. In this episode, two climbers (Brice Portwood and Ed Warren) fight for survival after being swept off a mountainside by an avalanche of ice and snow when they were trying to climb a mixed route in the Snowy Range of Wyoming. The episode also features two other stories: an adventurer saves the life of his best friend when he blacks out underwater while spearfishing; two men are chased by a black bear while jogging in a Canadian forest.- 2015
- USA
- 44 min
Each episode of Still Alive features people sharing never-seen-before video footage as they recount how they survived nail-biting life-or-death situations. In this episode, two climbers (Brice Portwood and Ed Warren) fight for survival after being swept off a mountainside by an avalanche of ice and snow when they were trying to climb a mixed route in the Snowy Range of Wyoming. The episode also features two other stories: an adventurer saves the life of his best friend when he blacks out underwater while spearfishing; two men are chased by a black bear while jogging in a Canadian forest.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Ultimate Survival - Everest
David McIlvride (2004)
Critically acclaimed six-part mini-series, shot between March and June 2004, Ultimate Survival: Everest chronicles the Everest efforts of Team Discovery, which included two Canadian climbers - producer and experienced adventure guide Ben Webster, and his girlfriend, rookie climber and PhD candidate in Sports Psychology, Shauna Burke - plus Australian Andrew Lock and Hector Ponce De Leon from Mexico, both veterans of Everest and the world's most intimidating peaks. The series also follows the treks of Annabelle Bond, a London socialite; and diabetic American climber Will Cross.- 2004
- Canada
- 264 min
Critically acclaimed six-part mini-series, shot between March and June 2004, Ultimate Survival: Everest chronicles the Everest efforts of Team Discovery, which included two Canadian climbers - producer and experienced adventure guide Ben Webster, and his girlfriend, rookie climber and PhD candidate in Sports Psychology, Shauna Burke - plus Australian Andrew Lock and Hector Ponce De Leon from Mexico, both veterans of Everest and the world's most intimidating peaks. The series also follows the treks of Annabelle Bond, a London socialite; and diabetic American climber Will Cross.Climbing locations
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Climb or die
Andrew Farrell (2015)
Each episode of Still Alive features people sharing never-seen-before video footage as they recount how they survived nail-biting life-or-death situations. In this episode, John All, a scientist who was doing climate research on Mount Himlung in the Himalayas, fells into a deep crevasse. Badly injured, with several ribs broken and a fractured arm, he must climb out alone or will die. The episode also features two other stories: a man plummets to earth in free-fall when his parachute malfunctions, and a woman almost drowns after being dumped from a raft in the Colorado River.- 2015
- USA
- 43 min
Each episode of Still Alive features people sharing never-seen-before video footage as they recount how they survived nail-biting life-or-death situations. In this episode, John All, a scientist who was doing climate research on Mount Himlung in the Himalayas, fells into a deep crevasse. Badly injured, with several ribs broken and a fractured arm, he must climb out alone or will die. The episode also features two other stories: a man plummets to earth in free-fall when his parachute malfunctions, and a woman almost drowns after being dumped from a raft in the Colorado River.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Bear Grylls - Man vs Everest
Sam Barcroft (2014)
The show hosted and narrated by Bear Grylls features stories of the greatest Everest attempts and achievements over the years by climbers from all over the globe. Grylls speaks to climbers and support crews, Sherpas, journalist and experts. The show uses new archive footage and user-generated footage along with CGI.Sam Barcroft, Liz Brach, Julian Thomas
- 2014
- UK
- 44 min
The show hosted and narrated by Bear Grylls features stories of the greatest Everest attempts and achievements over the years by climbers from all over the globe. Grylls speaks to climbers and support crews, Sherpas, journalist and experts. The show uses new archive footage and user-generated footage along with CGI.Climbing locations
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Everest Rescue
Jane McGoldrick (2016)
Everest Rescue journeys to the tops of the treacherous Everest Himalayan Mountains, highlighting the work of a rare breed of pilots who put their lives on the line to save those facing certain death. The series features exclusive access to a group of diverse helicopter pilots as they manage emergency calls during the 2016 climbing season as well as intimate interviews with them and their loved ones.- 2016
- UK, USA
- 252 min
Everest Rescue journeys to the tops of the treacherous Everest Himalayan Mountains, highlighting the work of a rare breed of pilots who put their lives on the line to save those facing certain death. The series features exclusive access to a group of diverse helicopter pilots as they manage emergency calls during the 2016 climbing season as well as intimate interviews with them and their loved ones.Climbing locations
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Everest - After the climb
Matthew Bennett (2007)
Everest - After the climb is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Matthew Bennett in 2007 and produced by Discovery Channel. It features Pete Athans, Mark Inglis, Monica Piris, Veikka Gustafsson, Betsy Huelskamp, Ken Kamler and others.- 2007
- USA
- 200 min
Everest - After the climb is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Matthew Bennett in 2007 and produced by Discovery Channel. It features Pete Athans, Mark Inglis, Monica Piris, Veikka Gustafsson, Betsy Huelskamp, Ken Kamler and others.Climbing locations
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British heroes - Rod Baber
Dick Colthurst (2008)
Double bill of documentaries following two climbers as they attempt to break world records on Mount Everest. David Tait attempts to summit the mountain from the north side, travel down the south side, and then complete the journey in reverse. Rod Baber has reached the summit of all the highest peaks in Europe but for the first time attempts to climb above 24, 500 feet on Everest.- 2008
- UK
- 44 min
Double bill of documentaries following two climbers as they attempt to break world records on Mount Everest. David Tait attempts to summit the mountain from the north side, travel down the south side, and then complete the journey in reverse. Rod Baber has reached the summit of all the highest peaks in Europe but for the first time attempts to climb above 24, 500 feet on Everest.Climbing locations
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British heroes - David Tait
Dick Colthurst (2008)
British heroes - David Tait is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was produced in 2008 by Discovery Channel. It is a part of the series Everest deadliest climb - British heroes (1/2). It features David Tait, Sherpa Phurba Tashi and Russell Brice.- 2008
- UK
- 44 min
British heroes - David Tait is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was produced in 2008 by Discovery Channel. It is a part of the series Everest deadliest climb - British heroes (1/2). It features David Tait, Sherpa Phurba Tashi and Russell Brice.Climbing locations
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The Rock Queen
Martin Belderson (1988)
Catherine Destivelle has deservedly become the most famous female climber in the world. In this film we see the history of her climbing career, and her latest feat in unprecedented climbing ascents. Catherine Destivelle earned her fame with historic climbs, such as the free ascent of the Nameless Tower in Pakistan, and solo winter ascents of the classic North Faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger, climbs that have never been repeated by any woman. She also made her mark in sport-climbing as she captured the World Championship title.- 1988
- UK
- 48 min
Catherine Destivelle has deservedly become the most famous female climber in the world. In this film we see the history of her climbing career, and her latest feat in unprecedented climbing ascents. Catherine Destivelle earned her fame with historic climbs, such as the free ascent of the Nameless Tower in Pakistan, and solo winter ascents of the classic North Faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger, climbs that have never been repeated by any woman. She also made her mark in sport-climbing as she captured the World Championship title.Climbing locations
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Życie Jest za Krótkie
Marek Kłosowicz (2007)
Życie Jest za Krótkie is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Nowshaq. It was directed by Marek Kłosowicz in 2007 and produced by TVN. It is a part of the series Himalaiści (5/8). It features Andrzej Zawada, Piotr Pustelnik, Roman Goledowski, Mirosław Wiśniewski, Ludwik Wilczynski, Anna Milewska-Zawada and others.- 2007
- Poland
- 45 min
Życie Jest za Krótkie is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Nowshaq. It was directed by Marek Kłosowicz in 2007 and produced by TVN. It is a part of the series Himalaiści (5/8). It features Andrzej Zawada, Piotr Pustelnik, Roman Goledowski, Mirosław Wiśniewski, Ludwik Wilczynski, Anna Milewska-Zawada and others.Climbing locations
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Zerwana lina
Marek Kłosowicz (2007)
Zerwana lina is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Lhotse. It was directed by Marek Kłosowicz in 2007 and produced by TVN. It is a part of the series Himalaiści (4/8). It features Jerzy 'Jurek' Kukuczka, Piotr Pustelnik, Wojciech 'Voytek' Kurtyka, Krzysztof Wielicki, Marian Bala, Janusz Kurczab and others.- 2007
- Poland
- 45 min
Zerwana lina is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest and Lhotse. It was directed by Marek Kłosowicz in 2007 and produced by TVN. It is a part of the series Himalaiści (4/8). It features Jerzy 'Jurek' Kukuczka, Piotr Pustelnik, Wojciech 'Voytek' Kurtyka, Krzysztof Wielicki, Marian Bala, Janusz Kurczab and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Wyprawy 1980-1989
Marek Kłosowicz (2007)
Wyprawy 1980-1989 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dhaulagiri and Everest. It was directed by Marek Kłosowicz in 2007 and produced by TVN. It is a part of the series Himalaiści (2/8). It features Piotr Pustelnik, Wojciech 'Voytek' Kurtyka, Krzysztof Wielicki, Maciej Berbeka, Ludwik Wilczynski, Ewa Panejko-Pankiewicz and others.- 2007
- Poland
- 45 min
Wyprawy 1980-1989 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dhaulagiri and Everest. It was directed by Marek Kłosowicz in 2007 and produced by TVN. It is a part of the series Himalaiści (2/8). It features Piotr Pustelnik, Wojciech 'Voytek' Kurtyka, Krzysztof Wielicki, Maciej Berbeka, Ludwik Wilczynski, Ewa Panejko-Pankiewicz and others.Climbing locations
