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Documentary / Chronicle
Glory or Death - Climbing Mount Everest
Jordan Kronick (2018)
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel episode dedicated to the extreme danger faced by Nepalese Sherpas who guide climbers up and down Mount Everest. For some, climbing Mount Everest is an achievement. For the Sherpas, it's life. The danger that encompasses the climb slows down for neither. 'Real Sports' heads to Mount Everest to learn why the world-renowned Sherpas of Nepal who guide climbers up and down the world's highest mountain in the face of extreme danger are dying in increasing numbers.Glory or Death - Climbing Mount Everest
- 2018
- USA
- 21 min
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel episode dedicated to the extreme danger faced by Nepalese Sherpas who guide climbers up and down Mount Everest. For some, climbing Mount Everest is an achievement. For the Sherpas, it's life. The danger that encompasses the climb slows down for neither. 'Real Sports' heads to Mount Everest to learn why the world-renowned Sherpas of Nepal who guide climbers up and down the world's highest mountain in the face of extreme danger are dying in increasing numbers.Climbing locations
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Un sueño cumplido
Antonio Perezgrueso (2010)
Un sueño cumplido is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Shisha Pangma. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Antonio Perezgrueso, Carmen Portilla
- 2010
- Spain
- 28 min
Un sueño cumplido is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Shisha Pangma. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Climbing locations
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Las reglas del juego
Antonio Perezgrueso (2010)
Las reglas del juego is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Shisha Pangma and Annapurna. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Antonio Perezgrueso, Carmen Portilla
- 2010
- Spain
- 28 min
Las reglas del juego is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Shisha Pangma and Annapurna. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Climbing locations
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Juego de damas
Antonio Perezgrueso (2010)
Juego de damas is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Antonio Perezgrueso, Carmen Portilla
- 2010
- Spain
- 27 min
Juego de damas is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Climbing locations
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El tesoro de la gran nieve
Antonio Perezgrueso (2009)
El tesoro de la gran nieve is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Kangchenjunga. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2009 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Alex Txikón, Jorge Egocheaga, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Juanito Oiarzabal, Edurne Pasaban and others.Antonio Perezgrueso, Carmen Portilla
- 2009
- Spain
- 55 min
El tesoro de la gran nieve is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Kangchenjunga. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2009 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Alex Txikón, Jorge Egocheaga, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Juanito Oiarzabal, Edurne Pasaban and others.Climbing locations
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Camino imposible
Antonio Perezgrueso (2010)
Camino imposible is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Antonio Perezgrueso, Carmen Portilla
- 2010
- Spain
- 29 min
Camino imposible is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Climbing locations
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Annapurna, la clave
Antonio Perezgrueso (2010)
Annapurna, la clave is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Antonio Perezgrueso, Carmen Portilla
- 2010
- Spain
- 27 min
Annapurna, la clave is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Carmen Portilla in 2010 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Edurne Pasaban, Alex Txikón, Asier Izaguirre, Ferran Latorre, Nacho Orviz, Pablo Díaz-Munio and others.Climbing locations
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Everest avalanche tragedy
Betsy Wagner (2014)
In April 18, a deadly avalanche killed 13 and left three Sherpa missing on Mt. Everest, the single deadliest day in the mountain's history. Discovery was at base camp preparing to film a live event with adventurist Joby Ogywn when disaster struck.Betsy Wagner, Elizabeth Fischer
- 2014
- USA
- 64 min
In April 18, a deadly avalanche killed 13 and left three Sherpa missing on Mt. Everest, the single deadliest day in the mountain's history. Discovery was at base camp preparing to film a live event with adventurist Joby Ogywn when disaster struck.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Science / Medical
Everest - The death Zone
David Breashears (1998)
In the spring of 1997 climbers agreed to undergo physiological and psychometric testing from Base Camp to the summit of Mount Everest to explore the effects of altitude on the body and mind. Filmmaker David Breashears, expedition leader Ed Viesturs, deputy expedition leader Pete Athans, David Carter, Guy Cotter, Veikka Gustafsson, Tashi Tenzing, and Jangbu Sherp reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 23, 1997. The descent becomes life-threatening when Carter almost suffocates from an upper respiratory infection severely worsened by the effects of altitude.- 1998
- USA
- 58 min
In the spring of 1997 climbers agreed to undergo physiological and psychometric testing from Base Camp to the summit of Mount Everest to explore the effects of altitude on the body and mind. Filmmaker David Breashears, expedition leader Ed Viesturs, deputy expedition leader Pete Athans, David Carter, Guy Cotter, Veikka Gustafsson, Tashi Tenzing, and Jangbu Sherp reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 23, 1997. The descent becomes life-threatening when Carter almost suffocates from an upper respiratory infection severely worsened by the effects of altitude.Climbing locations
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Everest
David Breashears (1998)
An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996 to make a documentary for the big screen of the Imax theatres. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, carrying an Imax camera to the summit, and a deadly blizzard. Filmed during the infamous 1996 storm that claimed eight lives, Everest also documents the filmmakers' harrowing rescue efforts to help surviving members of the ill-fated group.David Breashears, Greg MacGillivray, Stephen Judson
- 1998
- USA
- 44 min
An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996 to make a documentary for the big screen of the Imax theatres. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, carrying an Imax camera to the summit, and a deadly blizzard. Filmed during the infamous 1996 storm that claimed eight lives, Everest also documents the filmmakers' harrowing rescue efforts to help surviving members of the ill-fated group.Climbing locations
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