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Documentary / Portrait
Vrcholová príťažlivosť
Rastislav Hatiar (2018)
Life story of Slovak climber Peter Hámor. An intimate portrait of a mountaineer who has been trying to push his boundaries all his life. The film is not just a comprehensive description of Hámor's performances. It is also a portrait of a man, a picture of the development of his character where he explains the motivation that drives him to this dangerous and magnificent performance.- 2018
- Slovakia
- 64 min
Life story of Slovak climber Peter Hámor. An intimate portrait of a mountaineer who has been trying to push his boundaries all his life. The film is not just a comprehensive description of Hámor's performances. It is also a portrait of a man, a picture of the development of his character where he explains the motivation that drives him to this dangerous and magnificent performance.Climbing locations
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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 / Portrait
Pavúk
Ľubomír Ján Slivka (2018)
A biographical documentary about Slovak climber Pavel Pochylý. The life story of Pochylý, nicknamed Spider, is still breathtaking. He climbed the challenging Tatra walls and set out difficult routes in them. But Spider lived on the edge not only in the mountains but also in everyday life. Myths and legends circulate about him, but despite his fame and recognition, he had a lot of unfriendly for his uncompromising views. The documentary depicts the back and cheeks of a climber who was declared as the Slovak Climber of the Century.- 2018
- Slovakia
- 83 min
A biographical documentary about Slovak climber Pavel Pochylý. The life story of Pochylý, nicknamed Spider, is still breathtaking. He climbed the challenging Tatra walls and set out difficult routes in them. But Spider lived on the edge not only in the mountains but also in everyday life. Myths and legends circulate about him, but despite his fame and recognition, he had a lot of unfriendly for his uncompromising views. The documentary depicts the back and cheeks of a climber who was declared as the Slovak Climber of the Century.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Vábenie výšok
Pavol Barabáš (2017)
In the late 20th century, Slovak Himalaya mountaineering experienced world successes, but also failures. Through the eyes of one generation of climbers, Vábenie výšok shows the evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The documentary presented in two 53 minutes episodes and this shortened version in a single episode. The first episode focuses on the figure of Ivan Gálfy. The second is about the generation of Slovak climbers who climbed the south wall of Lhotse in 1984 and Everest in 1988.- 2017
- Slovakia
- 62 min
In the late 20th century, Slovak Himalaya mountaineering experienced world successes, but also failures. Through the eyes of one generation of climbers, Vábenie výšok shows the evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The documentary presented in two 53 minutes episodes and this shortened version in a single episode. The first episode focuses on the figure of Ivan Gálfy. The second is about the generation of Slovak climbers who climbed the south wall of Lhotse in 1984 and Everest in 1988.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Krutý Everest
Pavol Barabáš (2017)
Second episode of the two episode series Vábenie výšok, about the evolution evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The second episode is about the generation of Slovak climbers who climbed the south wall of Lhotse in 1984 and Everest in 1988. Cruel Everest documents their frustrated dream of climbing the mountain's most challenging face. There is a shorten version of the series in a 62 minutes single episode.- 2017
- Slovakia
- 53 min
Second episode of the two episode series Vábenie výšok, about the evolution evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The second episode is about the generation of Slovak climbers who climbed the south wall of Lhotse in 1984 and Everest in 1988. Cruel Everest documents their frustrated dream of climbing the mountain's most challenging face. There is a shorten version of the series in a 62 minutes single episode.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Ivan Gálfy
Pavol Barabáš (2017)
First episode of the two episode series Vábenie výšok, about the evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The first episode focuses on the figure of Ivan Gálfy. Gálfy left remarkable traces behind, wherever he went: atop world-class peaks, and in the hearts and minds of many people. Between 1969 and 1987 he led nine Himalayan expeditions. As a founding member of the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service, Gálfy brought the organisation up to European standards. There is a shorten version of the series in a 62 minutes single episode.- 2017
- Slovakia
- 53 min
First episode of the two episode series Vábenie výšok, about the evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The first episode focuses on the figure of Ivan Gálfy. Gálfy left remarkable traces behind, wherever he went: atop world-class peaks, and in the hearts and minds of many people. Between 1969 and 1987 he led nine Himalayan expeditions. As a founding member of the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service, Gálfy brought the organisation up to European standards. There is a shorten version of the series in a 62 minutes single episode.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Juzek Psotka
Pavol Barabáš (2008)
Jozef Psotka, nicknamed "Juzek", or "mountain worker". One of the most notable figures of Slovak mountaineering. A man who conquered the summit of Mount Everest. Now we have the chance to recall his noteworthy life, which was a great story of conquering the world's highest summits.- 2008
- Slovakia
- 27 min
Jozef Psotka, nicknamed "Juzek", or "mountain worker". One of the most notable figures of Slovak mountaineering. A man who conquered the summit of Mount Everest. Now we have the chance to recall his noteworthy life, which was a great story of conquering the world's highest summits.Climbing locations
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Drama / Adventure
Vynes na horu svoj hrob
Jozef Zachar (1979)
Vynes na horu svoj hrob is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Jozef Zachar in 1979 and produced by Československá Televize. It features Leopold Haverl, Jan Kanyza, Andrej Hryc, Vladimír Brabec, Daniel Michaelli, Ľubomír Záhon and others.- 1979
- Czechoslovakia
- 76 min
Vynes na horu svoj hrob is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Jozef Zachar in 1979 and produced by Československá Televize. It features Leopold Haverl, Jan Kanyza, Andrej Hryc, Vladimír Brabec, Daniel Michaelli, Ľubomír Záhon and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Himalaj 73
Petr Sirotek (1973)
Himalaj 73 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Petr Sirotek in 1973. It features Ivan Gálfy, Ivan Fiala, Milan Kriššák, Michal Orolin, Josef 'Juzek' Psotka, Ľudovít Záhoranský and others.- 1973
- Czechoslovakia
- 15 min
Himalaj 73 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Petr Sirotek in 1973. It features Ivan Gálfy, Ivan Fiala, Milan Kriššák, Michal Orolin, Josef 'Juzek' Psotka, Ľudovít Záhoranský and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Fitz Roy
Juraj Weincziller (1984)
Fitz Roy is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Fitz Roy. It was directed by Juraj Weincziller in 1984. It features Michal Orolin, Daniel Bakoš, Zdeněk Brabec, Vlado Petrik, Dušan Kovac, Ivan Fiala and others.- 1984
- Czechoslovakia
- 23 min
Fitz Roy is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Fitz Roy. It was directed by Juraj Weincziller in 1984. It features Michal Orolin, Daniel Bakoš, Zdeněk Brabec, Vlado Petrik, Dušan Kovac, Ivan Fiala and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Expedice Makalu
Ludvík Klega (2005)
Expedice Makalu is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Ludvík Klega in 2005 and produced by Česká Televize. It is a part of the series Zapomenuté výpravy. It features Ivan Fiala, Ivan Gálfy, Jan Červinka, Česlav Wojcík, Milan Šimunič, Andrej Hryc and others.- 2005
- Czech Republic
- 23 min
Expedice Makalu is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Ludvík Klega in 2005 and produced by Česká Televize. It is a part of the series Zapomenuté výpravy. It features Ivan Fiala, Ivan Gálfy, Jan Červinka, Česlav Wojcík, Milan Šimunič, Andrej Hryc and others.Climbing locations
