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Victoires sur l'Himalaya
Jean-Marie Perthus (1960)
Retrospective of four major summits climbed by French expeditions: Annapurna (8078m) in 1950; Makalu (8481m) in 1955; Mustagh Tower (7273m) in 1956 and Le Jannu (7710m) in 1962. A film by Lucien Berardini and Jean-Marie Perthus with the support of the Club Alpin Français and the FFME (Fédération française de la montagne et de l'escalade).Jean-Marie Perthus, Lucien Bérardini
- 1960
- France
- 29 min
Retrospective of four major summits climbed by French expeditions: Annapurna (8078m) in 1950; Makalu (8481m) in 1955; Mustagh Tower (7273m) in 1956 and Le Jannu (7710m) in 1962. A film by Lucien Berardini and Jean-Marie Perthus with the support of the Club Alpin Français and the FFME (Fédération française de la montagne et de l'escalade).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 / 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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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
Annapurna - Histoire d'une legende
Bernard George (1999)
For decades, the general public's knowledge of the Annapurna adventure was limited to Maurice Herzog's book 'The First 8000 metre Peak' which sold over 10 million copies. In the last few years,though, accounts by other protagonists of the adventure - Louis Lachenal, Herzog's companion on the summit, Lionel Terray, Sherpa Tarkey, the Rebuffat notebooks - have been published. What pushed the French, who had not participated much in the great pre-war Himalayan expeditions, to commit themselves (through the Alpine federation) in the race to conquer the first 8000 metre peak? What motivated those who accomplished this extraordinary feat? What's the true story behind the legend of the conquest?Annapurna - Histoire d'une legende
- 1999
- France
- 52 min
For decades, the general public's knowledge of the Annapurna adventure was limited to Maurice Herzog's book 'The First 8000 metre Peak' which sold over 10 million copies. In the last few years,though, accounts by other protagonists of the adventure - Louis Lachenal, Herzog's companion on the summit, Lionel Terray, Sherpa Tarkey, the Rebuffat notebooks - have been published. What pushed the French, who had not participated much in the great pre-war Himalayan expeditions, to commit themselves (through the Alpine federation) in the race to conquer the first 8000 metre peak? What motivated those who accomplished this extraordinary feat? What's the true story behind the legend of the conquest?Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
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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Le Monde de Gaston Rébuffat
Gilles Chappaz (2009)
Le Monde de Gaston Rébuffat is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gendarme Du Pic Du Roc and Grande Candelle. It was directed by Gilles Chappaz in 2009 and produced by Seven Doc. It features Christophe Profit, Françoise Rébuffat, Thierry Renault, Jean-Olivier Majastre, René Vernadet, Sam Beaugey and others.Gilles Chappaz, Denis Steinberg
- 2009
- France
- 51 min
Le Monde de Gaston Rébuffat is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gendarme Du Pic Du Roc and Grande Candelle. It was directed by Gilles Chappaz in 2009 and produced by Seven Doc. It features Christophe Profit, Françoise Rébuffat, Thierry Renault, Jean-Olivier Majastre, René Vernadet, Sam Beaugey and others.Climbing locations
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René Vernadet, l'oeil qui précédait l'exploit
Laetitia Chalandon (2014)
René Vernadet, l'oeil qui précédait l'exploit is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dent Du Géant and Pilier Du Freney. It was directed by Laetitia Chalandon in 2014 and produced by JPL Productions. It features René Vernadet.René Vernadet, l'oeil qui précédait l'exploit
- 2014
- France
- 52 min
René Vernadet, l'oeil qui précédait l'exploit is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dent Du Géant and Pilier Du Freney. It was directed by Laetitia Chalandon in 2014 and produced by JPL Productions. It features René Vernadet.Climbing locations
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Le comeback de Baquet
Nicolas Philibert (1988)
Le comeback de Baquet is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Aiguille Du Peigne and Aiguille Du Midi. It was directed by Nicolas Philibert in 1988 and produced by Antenne 2. It features Maurice Baquet and Christophe Profit.- 1988
- France
- 24 min
Le comeback de Baquet is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Aiguille Du Peigne and Aiguille Du Midi. It was directed by Nicolas Philibert in 1988 and produced by Antenne 2. It features Maurice Baquet and Christophe Profit.Climbing locations
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Chamonix - Mont Blanc, une histoire de conquêtes
Jeanne Mascolo de Filippis (2015)
Chamonix - Mont Blanc, une histoire de conquêtes is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc Massif and Mont Blanc. It was directed by Jeanne Mascolo de Fillipis in 2015 and produced by Point Prod. It features Jean-Christophe Rufin.Chamonix - Mont Blanc, une histoire de conquêtes
- 2015
- France
- 52 min
Chamonix - Mont Blanc, une histoire de conquêtes is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc Massif and Mont Blanc. It was directed by Jeanne Mascolo de Fillipis in 2015 and produced by Point Prod. It features Jean-Christophe Rufin.Climbing locations
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La conquête de l'inutile
(1980)
La conquête de l'inutile is a documentary about alpinism. It was produced in 1980 by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features Maurice Herzog, Louis Lachenal, Lionel Terray, Gaston Rébuffat, Jean Couzy, Marcel Schatz and others.
- 1980
- France
- 26 min
La conquête de l'inutile is a documentary about alpinism. It was produced in 1980 by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features Maurice Herzog, Louis Lachenal, Lionel Terray, Gaston Rébuffat, Jean Couzy, Marcel Schatz and others. -
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Grandes epopeyas en el Himalaya - Annapurna
Fernando Guerra (2000)
Grandes epopeyas en el Himalaya - Annapurna is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Sebastián Álvaro in 2000 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series De cero a 8000. It features Maurice Herzog, Marianne Terray, Juanito Oiarzabal, Claude Marin, Louis Lachenal, Lionel Terray and others.Grandes epopeyas en el Himalaya - Annapurna
Fernando Guerra, Javier Ortega, Sebastián Álvaro
- 2000
- Spain
- 26 min
Grandes epopeyas en el Himalaya - Annapurna is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Sebastián Álvaro in 2000 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series De cero a 8000. It features Maurice Herzog, Marianne Terray, Juanito Oiarzabal, Claude Marin, Louis Lachenal, Lionel Terray and others.Climbing locations
