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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Kam nedoletí pták
Bedřich Roger (1965)
First Czechoslovak Expedition to Hindu Kush Mountains, Afghanistan. Czechoslovak climbers reached 17 previously unclimbed peaks. A film by Bedřich Roger featuring Vladimír Šedivý, Rudolf Antoníček, Jan Červinka, Ivan Gálfy, Miroslav Jaškovský, Radovan Kuchař and the other members of the expedition.- 1965
- Czechoslovakia
- 32 min
First Czechoslovak Expedition to Hindu Kush Mountains, Afghanistan. Czechoslovak climbers reached 17 previously unclimbed peaks. A film by Bedřich Roger featuring Vladimír Šedivý, Rudolf Antoníček, Jan Červinka, Ivan Gálfy, Miroslav Jaškovský, Radovan Kuchař and the other members of the expedition.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
K vrcholu Tirič Miru
Dalimil Řehák (1968)
Second Czechoslovak Mountaineering and Science Expedition to Hindukush, which took place in 1967. The film gives a brief history of attempts to conquer the Hindukish peaks, describes the construction of high-rise camps, the difficulties of participants with acclimatization, dangerous situations during the event and the final stage of the exit. In conclusion, he summarizes the scientific significance of the expedition for life in this area. The expedition climbed Tirich MIr, Aghar Zom and Dir Zom.- 1968
- Czechoslovakia
- 17 min
Second Czechoslovak Mountaineering and Science Expedition to Hindukush, which took place in 1967. The film gives a brief history of attempts to conquer the Hindukish peaks, describes the construction of high-rise camps, the difficulties of participants with acclimatization, dangerous situations during the event and the final stage of the exit. In conclusion, he summarizes the scientific significance of the expedition for life in this area. The expedition climbed Tirich MIr, Aghar Zom and Dir Zom.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 / Climbing Journal
Expedícia TANAP
Karol Skřipský (1961)
A documentary feature film about the nearly inaccessible parts of the Tatras National Park showing its fauna and flora and climbers ascending to the peaks. The film brings us closer to the nest of the rock eagle, the life of the marmosets and the chamois, and also to the games of the small bears. The next part shows the filmmakers' journey behind the flowers that left us after the ice in the northern outlying parts of the High Tatras. In the last part we see a rock climbing party through the west wall of the Lomnický štít.- 1961
- Czech Republic
- 63 min
A documentary feature film about the nearly inaccessible parts of the Tatras National Park showing its fauna and flora and climbers ascending to the peaks. The film brings us closer to the nest of the rock eagle, the life of the marmosets and the chamois, and also to the games of the small bears. The next part shows the filmmakers' journey behind the flowers that left us after the ice in the northern outlying parts of the High Tatras. In the last part we see a rock climbing party through the west wall of the Lomnický štít.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
Jagavá pút' Lhoce Šar
Emil Fornay (1984)
Jagavá pút' Lhoce Šar is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Lhotse Shar. It was directed by Emil Fornay in 1984 and produced by Slovenská Filmová Tvorba. It features Ivan Gálfy, Leoš Chládek, Marián Zaťko, Stanislav Marton, Zoltán Demján, Josef Rakoncaj and others.- 1984
- Czechoslovakia
- 63 min
Jagavá pút' Lhoce Šar is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Lhotse Shar. It was directed by Emil Fornay in 1984 and produced by Slovenská Filmová Tvorba. It features Ivan Gálfy, Leoš Chládek, Marián Zaťko, Stanislav Marton, Zoltán Demján, Josef Rakoncaj and others.Climbing locations
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Drama / Adventure
Horolezci
Bruno Šefranka (1973)
Horolezci is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat. It was directed by Bruno Šefranka in 1973 and produced by Československá Televize. It features Jiří Adamíra, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Karel Hlušička, Jan Kanyza, Jan Tříska, František Vicena and others.- 1973
- Czechoslovakia
- 78 min
Horolezci is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat. It was directed by Bruno Šefranka in 1973 and produced by Československá Televize. It features Jiří Adamíra, Radoslav Brzobohatý, Karel Hlušička, Jan Kanyza, Jan Tříska, František Vicena 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
Expedícia Nanga Parbat
Miloslav Filip (1970)
Expedice Nanga Parbat is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat. It was directed by Miloslav Filip in 1970. It features Ivan Gálfy, Ján Horan, Jozef Koršala, Milan Kriššák, Arno Puškáš, Ivan Urbanovič and others.- 1970
- Czechoslovakia
- 22 min
Expedice Nanga Parbat is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat. It was directed by Miloslav Filip in 1970. It features Ivan Gálfy, Ján Horan, Jozef Koršala, Milan Kriššák, Arno Puškáš, Ivan Urbanovič and others.Climbing locations
