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Documentary / Chronicle
Victoires sur l'Himalaya
Jean-Marie Perthus (1960)
Retrospective of four major summits climbed by French expeditions: Annapurna (8078m) in 1950; Makalu (8481m) in 1955; Mustagh Tower (7273m) in 1956 and Le Jannu (7710m) in 1962. A film by Lucien Berardini and Jean-Marie Perthus with the support of the Club Alpin Français and the FFME (Fédération française de la montagne et de l'escalade).Jean-Marie Perthus, Lucien Bérardini
- 1960
- France
- 29 min
Retrospective of four major summits climbed by French expeditions: Annapurna (8078m) in 1950; Makalu (8481m) in 1955; Mustagh Tower (7273m) in 1956 and Le Jannu (7710m) in 1962. A film by Lucien Berardini and Jean-Marie Perthus with the support of the Club Alpin Français and the FFME (Fédération française de la montagne et de l'escalade).Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Jannu, chronique d'une conquête
René Vernadet (1962)
The film documents the efforts made by French mountaineers to conquer an impervious peak of the Himalayas, the small Jannu, 7710 meters high. After a first attempt in 1959, finally last year the goal was reached, at the cost of extenuating efforts, hardships, dangers and obstacles of all kinds.Jannu, chronique d'une conquête
- 1962
- France
- 45 min
The film documents the efforts made by French mountaineers to conquer an impervious peak of the Himalayas, the small Jannu, 7710 meters high. After a first attempt in 1959, finally last year the goal was reached, at the cost of extenuating efforts, hardships, dangers and obstacles of all kinds.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Makalu 8470m
Guido Magnone (1955)
Makalu 8470m is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu and Makalu Ii. It was directed by Guido Magnone in 1955 and produced by FFCAM. It features Lionel Terray, Guido Magnone, Pierre Leroux, Jean Franco, Jean Bouvier, Serge Coupé and others.- 1955
- France
- 56 min
Makalu 8470m is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu and Makalu Ii. It was directed by Guido Magnone in 1955 and produced by FFCAM. It features Lionel Terray, Guido Magnone, Pierre Leroux, Jean Franco, Jean Bouvier, Serge Coupé and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Jannu 1959
René Vernadet (1959)
Jannu 1959 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Jannu. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1959 and produced by Fédération Française de la Montagne. It features Guido Magnone, Lionel Terray, André Bertrand, René Desmaison, Jean Franco, Pierre Leroux and others.- 1959
- France
- 24 min
Jannu 1959 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Jannu. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1959 and produced by Fédération Française de la Montagne. It features Guido Magnone, Lionel Terray, André Bertrand, René Desmaison, Jean Franco, Pierre Leroux and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Le conquérant de l'inutile
Marcel Ichac (1966)
A sensitive portrayal of the climbs and writings of the famous French mountain guide, Lionel Terray, including footage of many of his first ascents in the Andes, the Himalayas and Patagonia. Winner of Best Film on Mountain History in 1982.- 1966
- France
- 31 min
A sensitive portrayal of the climbs and writings of the famous French mountain guide, Lionel Terray, including footage of many of his first ascents in the Andes, the Himalayas and Patagonia. Winner of Best Film on Mountain History in 1982.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Report
A la conquête du Jannu
Jacques Ertaud (1962)
A report documenting the efforts made by a French expedition led by Lionel Terray to conquer an inaccessible peak of the Himalayas, the small Jannu, 7710 meters high. After a first attempt in 1959, finally in 1962 the goal was reached, at the cost of extenuating efforts, hardships, dangers and obstacles of all kinds. On April 27, Robert Paragot, Paul Keller, René Desmaison, and Sherpa Gyalzen Mitchu set foot on the summit, followed the next day by Jean Ravier, Lionel Terray, and Sherpa Wangdi. The documentary is a report by the French television broadcasted within the program 'Les coulisses de l'exploit' (Behind the scenes).- 1962
- France
- 11 min
A report documenting the efforts made by a French expedition led by Lionel Terray to conquer an inaccessible peak of the Himalayas, the small Jannu, 7710 meters high. After a first attempt in 1959, finally in 1962 the goal was reached, at the cost of extenuating efforts, hardships, dangers and obstacles of all kinds. On April 27, Robert Paragot, Paul Keller, René Desmaison, and Sherpa Gyalzen Mitchu set foot on the summit, followed the next day by Jean Ravier, Lionel Terray, and Sherpa Wangdi. The documentary is a report by the French television broadcasted within the program 'Les coulisses de l'exploit' (Behind the scenes).Climbing locations
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