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Documentary / Chronicle
Mont Blanc - Der weg zum gipfel
Gerhard Baur (1985)
From an unapproachable summit to a 'high beach': this documentary tells the story of the Mount Blanc, from the time when Balmat and Paccard conquered the peak in 1786 to the multitude of mountaineers that throng its peak today. The highest mountain in Europe, that wtnessed the birth of alpinism, warns that mountaineering is a serious sport which requires a sens of responsability and conscientious preparation.Mont Blanc - Der weg zum gipfel
- 1985
- Germany
- 43 min
From an unapproachable summit to a 'high beach': this documentary tells the story of the Mount Blanc, from the time when Balmat and Paccard conquered the peak in 1786 to the multitude of mountaineers that throng its peak today. The highest mountain in Europe, that wtnessed the birth of alpinism, warns that mountaineering is a serious sport which requires a sens of responsability and conscientious preparation.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Matterhorn – Die grosse Herausforderung
Gerhard Baur (1985)
Second episode of the series 'Geschichte des Alpinismus', a documentary series by Gerhard Baur about the history of alpinism. This episode is dedicated to the conquest of the Matterhorn.Matterhorn – Die grosse Herausforderung
- 1985
- Germany
- 42 min
Second episode of the series 'Geschichte des Alpinismus', a documentary series by Gerhard Baur about the history of alpinism. This episode is dedicated to the conquest of the Matterhorn.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Fleischbank - Ostwand
Gerhard Baur (1985)
The technique of sports climbing is compared with classical climbing with alternative demonstrations of both. The result is a historical reconstruction which evokes the great climbers of the past: Otto Herzog, Hans Fiechtl, Hans Dülfer, Paul Preuss, Lettenbauer, Solleder. Not only the techniques of the past and present climbers are compared but also their idealistic motivations.- 1985
- Germany
- 43 min
The technique of sports climbing is compared with classical climbing with alternative demonstrations of both. The result is a historical reconstruction which evokes the great climbers of the past: Otto Herzog, Hans Fiechtl, Hans Dülfer, Paul Preuss, Lettenbauer, Solleder. Not only the techniques of the past and present climbers are compared but also their idealistic motivations.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Die grossen Nordwände
Gerhard Baur (1985)
Second episode of the series 'Geschichte des Alpinismus', a documentary series by Gerhard Baur about the history of alpinism. This episode is dedicated to the conquest of the great north faces of the alps: Eiger, Grandes Jorasses and Matterhorn.- 1985
- Germany
- 42 min
Second episode of the series 'Geschichte des Alpinismus', a documentary series by Gerhard Baur about the history of alpinism. This episode is dedicated to the conquest of the great north faces of the alps: Eiger, Grandes Jorasses and Matterhorn.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Chronicle
Eiger Nordwand
Gerhard Baur (2000)
The two young Allgäu climbers Holger Wendel and Thomas Burger enter the infamous Eiger North Wall without informing anyone. A sudden fall in the weather in the middle of the wall puts them in an icy inferno: lightning, avalanches and cold. On a small heel, they wait nine days for the ever-closer death. Gerhard Baur, who accidentally discovers the tent of the two mountaineers left at the foot of the wall, sets a rescue operation in motion, as if by a miracle both survive. In his film, Baur reconstructs the real events.- 2000
- Germany
- 43 min
The two young Allgäu climbers Holger Wendel and Thomas Burger enter the infamous Eiger North Wall without informing anyone. A sudden fall in the weather in the middle of the wall puts them in an icy inferno: lightning, avalanches and cold. On a small heel, they wait nine days for the ever-closer death. Gerhard Baur, who accidentally discovers the tent of the two mountaineers left at the foot of the wall, sets a rescue operation in motion, as if by a miracle both survive. In his film, Baur reconstructs the real events.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Die Vajolettürme
Gerhard Baur (1985)
The Torri del Vajolet, their history and the first time they were climbed is recounted in this film. When, a hundred years ago, Georg Winkler of Munich, climbed to the summit of one of them alone, everyone was amazed. Winkler with this climb opened a new area in alpinism; an alpinism "without guides" and "solo" but at the time difficult and hazardous without the use of ropes for safety. The Torri provide some of the best climbing in the Dolomites even today.- 1985
- Germany
- 42 min
The Torri del Vajolet, their history and the first time they were climbed is recounted in this film. When, a hundred years ago, Georg Winkler of Munich, climbed to the summit of one of them alone, everyone was amazed. Winkler with this climb opened a new area in alpinism; an alpinism "without guides" and "solo" but at the time difficult and hazardous without the use of ropes for safety. The Torri provide some of the best climbing in the Dolomites even today.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Historical
Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien
Gerhard Baur (1999)
Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1999 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It features Stephan Siegrist, Daniel Anker, Willi Klimek, Franz Seeberger, Erich Lackner, James Skone and others.Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien
- 1999
- Germany
- 59 min
Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1999 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It features Stephan Siegrist, Daniel Anker, Willi Klimek, Franz Seeberger, Erich Lackner, James Skone and others.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Historical
Die Grandes Jorasses Nordwand
Gerhard Baur (1985)
Die Grandes Jorasses Nordwand is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Grandes Jorasses. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1985 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It is a part of the series Der Weg ist das Ziel. It features Michael Hoffmann, Georg Reindl, Karl Rössle, Peter Vogler, Helmut Mägdefrau, Thomas Strobl and others.- 1985
- Germany
- 50 min
Die Grandes Jorasses Nordwand is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Grandes Jorasses. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1985 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It is a part of the series Der Weg ist das Ziel. It features Michael Hoffmann, Georg Reindl, Karl Rössle, Peter Vogler, Helmut Mägdefrau, Thomas Strobl and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Nanga Parbat - Die herausforderung
Gerhard Baur (2005)
Nanga Parbat - Die herausforderung is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 2005 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It is a part of the series Nanga Parbat (1/2). It features Michi Wärthl, Markus Walter, Markus Kronthaler, Günter Jung, Christian Walter, Fred Aschenbrenner and others.Nanga Parbat - Die herausforderung
- 2005
- Germany
- 44 min
Nanga Parbat - Die herausforderung is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 2005 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It is a part of the series Nanga Parbat (1/2). It features Michi Wärthl, Markus Walter, Markus Kronthaler, Günter Jung, Christian Walter, Fred Aschenbrenner and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Nanga Parbat - Der tödliche berg
Gerhard Baur (2005)
Nanga Parbat - Der tödliche berg is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 2005 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It is a part of the series Nanga Parbat (2/2). It features Markus Walter, Markus Kronthaler, Günter Jung, Christian Walter, Anderl Mannhardt, Manfred Sturm and others.Nanga Parbat - Der tödliche berg
- 2005
- Germany
- 44 min
Nanga Parbat - Der tödliche berg is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 2005 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It is a part of the series Nanga Parbat (2/2). It features Markus Walter, Markus Kronthaler, Günter Jung, Christian Walter, Anderl Mannhardt, Manfred Sturm and others.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Recreation
Die Eiger-Nordwand Tragödie 1936
Gerhard Baur (1981)
In 1936, in the Alps, only the Eiger North Wall still had to be climbed. Standing 1800 metres high, it was certainly the highest but also the most dangerous and difficult of the big inviolate walls. In 1935, two Bavarian alpinists from Munich lost their lives trying to reach the top. In 1936, two German soldiers, Toni Kurz and Andreas Interstoisser, made an attempt despite their commander's order not to do so. The attempt turned into a tragedy in which, not only the two Germans lost their lives, but also two Austrian companions who had joined them by chance.Die Eiger-Nordwand Tragödie 1936
- 1981
- Germany
- 91 min
In 1936, in the Alps, only the Eiger North Wall still had to be climbed. Standing 1800 metres high, it was certainly the highest but also the most dangerous and difficult of the big inviolate walls. In 1935, two Bavarian alpinists from Munich lost their lives trying to reach the top. In 1936, two German soldiers, Toni Kurz and Andreas Interstoisser, made an attempt despite their commander's order not to do so. The attempt turned into a tragedy in which, not only the two Germans lost their lives, but also two Austrian companions who had joined them by chance.Climbing locations
