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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Everest 78
Christian Brincourt (1978)
Everest 78 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Christian Brincourt in 1978 and produced by TF1. It features Jean Afanassieff, Nicolas Jaeger, Pierre Mazeaud, Walter Ceccinel, Claude Deck, Raymond Despiau and others.Christian Brincourt, Jean-Claude Odin, Alain Ganne, Claude Jacquet, Jules Marien, Philippe Leduc, Michel Sallandre
- 1978
- France
- 91 min
Everest 78 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Christian Brincourt in 1978 and produced by TF1. It features Jean Afanassieff, Nicolas Jaeger, Pierre Mazeaud, Walter Ceccinel, Claude Deck, Raymond Despiau and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Eric Escoffier - La fureur de vivre
Bertrand Delapierre (2019)
The 'Escoffier style' is a unique cocktail of grace, speed and nerve. Minimal equipment, no tiresome need for recognition, no stress but instead betting it all on the very limits of what is thought possible along with an established daredevil reputation. Being independent, fast-paced, improvising, these were the rules he lived by. From 1985 onwards, everything he did was a success: delta, firsts, climbing, race driving... As he liked to say: "Nothing is impossible". He seemed indestructible. However, on 11 September 1987, a car accident left him hemiplegic, but not to be defeated, he soon set numerous goals.Eric Escoffier - La fureur de vivre
Bertrand Delapierre, Séverine Gauci
- 2019
- France
- 52 min
The 'Escoffier style' is a unique cocktail of grace, speed and nerve. Minimal equipment, no tiresome need for recognition, no stress but instead betting it all on the very limits of what is thought possible along with an established daredevil reputation. Being independent, fast-paced, improvising, these were the rules he lived by. From 1985 onwards, everything he did was a success: delta, firsts, climbing, race driving... As he liked to say: "Nothing is impossible". He seemed indestructible. However, on 11 September 1987, a car accident left him hemiplegic, but not to be defeated, he soon set numerous goals.Climbing locations
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Qomolangma
Jean Afanassieff (1984)
In 1983, a French expedition, led by Yannick Seigneur and including Jean Afanassieff, left for Tibet to climb the western ridge of Everest on the Chinese side in alpine style. Jean Afanassieff films the Tibetan population between tradition, religion and modernity and tells us about this expedition.Jean Afanassieff, Bernard Prud'homme
- 1984
- France
- 30 min
In 1983, a French expedition, led by Yannick Seigneur and including Jean Afanassieff, left for Tibet to climb the western ridge of Everest on the Chinese side in alpine style. Jean Afanassieff films the Tibetan population between tradition, religion and modernity and tells us about this expedition.Climbing locations
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La montagne nue - Version longue
Jean Afanassieff (1982)
This is a report of a Himalayan expedition that attempted to conquer the South-East pillar of Nanga Parbat in the spring of 1982. The film is based on a report of the expedition but there is also a historical presentation of Nanga Parbat in the narrative. A film by Jean Afanassieff. There is a 27 minutes version of the same documentary.La montagne nue - Version longue
- 1982
- France
- 52 min
This is a report of a Himalayan expedition that attempted to conquer the South-East pillar of Nanga Parbat in the spring of 1982. The film is based on a report of the expedition but there is also a historical presentation of Nanga Parbat in the narrative. A film by Jean Afanassieff. There is a 27 minutes version of the same documentary.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 / Portrait
Gary Hemming
Jean Afanassieff (1996)
he American Alpine climber Gary Hemming was a figure of the 60’s. The story of this out-of-the-common character is closely linked to that of the mountain rescue in Les Drus in 1966, in the mont Blanc range, a rescue he took the initiative for. The press fell on the event and raised Gary Hemming to the status of a national hero. All the papers show on the front page this big young man who looks like a 'beatnik' dressed all anyhow, with a wide smile and long fair hair. From then on, he is nicknamed the beatnik of the summits. In Chamonix he is already known. Gary landed in France in 1960 and while preparing a university degree in Grenoble, he devotes himself to his passion: climbing.- 1996
- France
- 25 min
he American Alpine climber Gary Hemming was a figure of the 60’s. The story of this out-of-the-common character is closely linked to that of the mountain rescue in Les Drus in 1966, in the mont Blanc range, a rescue he took the initiative for. The press fell on the event and raised Gary Hemming to the status of a national hero. All the papers show on the front page this big young man who looks like a 'beatnik' dressed all anyhow, with a wide smile and long fair hair. From then on, he is nicknamed the beatnik of the summits. In Chamonix he is already known. Gary landed in France in 1960 and while preparing a university degree in Grenoble, he devotes himself to his passion: climbing.Climbing locations
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La Grande Cordée
Jean Afanassieff (1997)
French mountaineering after the war underwent great renewal. In contrast to aristocratic mountaineering with personalities like Henri de Ségogne, and professional mountaineering with guides as the emblematic figures, a new form of amateur mountaineering developed from the Parisian working classes: 'cheeky' mountaineering. The Robert Paragot-Lucien Bérardini team is the most striking illustration of this. Insolent, iconoclastic, anticonformist, they symbolise the post-war climbers from modest backgrounds who, caring nothing for conventions and rules, upset the stereotypes of the 'perfect mountaineer'.- 1997
- France
- 52 min
French mountaineering after the war underwent great renewal. In contrast to aristocratic mountaineering with personalities like Henri de Ségogne, and professional mountaineering with guides as the emblematic figures, a new form of amateur mountaineering developed from the Parisian working classes: 'cheeky' mountaineering. The Robert Paragot-Lucien Bérardini team is the most striking illustration of this. Insolent, iconoclastic, anticonformist, they symbolise the post-war climbers from modest backgrounds who, caring nothing for conventions and rules, upset the stereotypes of the 'perfect mountaineer'.Climbing locations
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Guido Magnone - L'artiste
Jean Afanassieff (1997)
Guido Magnone arrives in France at the age of three. After studying art at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, he discovered the mountain and quickly became one of the best climbers of his generation. He made prestigious conquests such as the western face of the Drus in the Alps, the first climbs of Fitz Roy in Patagonia with Lionel Terray or Makalu in the Himalayas. He also undertakes many expeditions in the Caucasus, the Rockies ... Magnone also participated in the creation of UCPA (Union des Centres Sportifs de Plein Air)and was president of the Groupe de Haute Montagne from 1961 to 1965.- 1997
- France
- 25 min
Guido Magnone arrives in France at the age of three. After studying art at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, he discovered the mountain and quickly became one of the best climbers of his generation. He made prestigious conquests such as the western face of the Drus in the Alps, the first climbs of Fitz Roy in Patagonia with Lionel Terray or Makalu in the Himalayas. He also undertakes many expeditions in the Caucasus, the Rockies ... Magnone also participated in the creation of UCPA (Union des Centres Sportifs de Plein Air)and was president of the Groupe de Haute Montagne from 1961 to 1965.Climbing locations
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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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Everest 88, l'expé du ciel
Jean Afanassieff (1988)
The documentary narrates the difficulties and enthusiasm of a trained expedition to Everes along the South Mountain Pass on the Nepalease side. During the adventure Jean Marc Boivin, the great French alpinist who has dominated the scene of adventure at the limits of human possibility, jumps off the highest peak in the wold with his parapente and lands in a camp after a flight about ten inutes. Boivin wanted to descend from the roof of the world oon skis. This is the testimony of a great sports record.Jean Afanassieff, Dominique Planche
- 1988
- France
- 27 min
The documentary narrates the difficulties and enthusiasm of a trained expedition to Everes along the South Mountain Pass on the Nepalease side. During the adventure Jean Marc Boivin, the great French alpinist who has dominated the scene of adventure at the limits of human possibility, jumps off the highest peak in the wold with his parapente and lands in a camp after a flight about ten inutes. Boivin wanted to descend from the roof of the world oon skis. This is the testimony of a great sports record.Climbing locations
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Annapurna 88
Jean Afanassieff (1988)
An international expedition, calles "Esprit d'Equipe", led by he Frenchman Benoit Chamoux accompanied by Italians, English and French people prepare to blimb six eight thousands in three years: Annapurna, Everest, Manaslu, CHo-Oyu, Makalu and Kangchenjunga. This video shows the ascent of Annapurna in spring 1988. The peak was reached in the morning of 10 May- 1988
- France
- 24 min
An international expedition, calles "Esprit d'Equipe", led by he Frenchman Benoit Chamoux accompanied by Italians, English and French people prepare to blimb six eight thousands in three years: Annapurna, Everest, Manaslu, CHo-Oyu, Makalu and Kangchenjunga. This video shows the ascent of Annapurna in spring 1988. The peak was reached in the morning of 10 MayClimbing locations
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La montagne nue
Jean Afanassieff (1982)
La montagne nue is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat and Aiguille Du Midi. It was directed by Jean Afanassieff in 1982 and produced by Jean Afanassieff. It features Jean Afanassieff, Yannick Seigneur, Stéphane Schaffter, Michael Hoffmann, Bernard Prud'homme, Reiner Pickl and others.- 1982
- France
- 27 min
La montagne nue is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat and Aiguille Du Midi. It was directed by Jean Afanassieff in 1982 and produced by Jean Afanassieff. It features Jean Afanassieff, Yannick Seigneur, Stéphane Schaffter, Michael Hoffmann, Bernard Prud'homme, Reiner Pickl and others.Climbing locations
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