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Das Berg-Wunder von Tirol
Saskia Weisheit (2014)
Manfred Walter made headlines when he was found in a crevasse in the Tyrolean Alps six days after his fall - and alive. Unbelievable even for experts, because there has never been anything like this in the whole world before. Exclusively for 'Terra Xpress' Manfred Walter once again follows in the footsteps of his martyrdom. Extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner, who comments on the events in the Alps, is part of this 'Terra Xpress' programme. In order to uncover the mystery of such a long survival in the ice, 'Terra Xpress' presenter Dirk Steffens, together with mountaineer Rolf Widerhofer, dares a delicate experiment in an artificial crevasse under medical supervision.- 2014
- Germany
- 29 min
Manfred Walter made headlines when he was found in a crevasse in the Tyrolean Alps six days after his fall - and alive. Unbelievable even for experts, because there has never been anything like this in the whole world before. Exclusively for 'Terra Xpress' Manfred Walter once again follows in the footsteps of his martyrdom. Extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner, who comments on the events in the Alps, is part of this 'Terra Xpress' programme. In order to uncover the mystery of such a long survival in the ice, 'Terra Xpress' presenter Dirk Steffens, together with mountaineer Rolf Widerhofer, dares a delicate experiment in an artificial crevasse under medical supervision.Climbing locations
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Cederberg Mountains - South Africa
Richard Else (1998)
Cederberg Mountains - South Africa is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Wolfberg. It was directed by Richard Else in 1998 and produced by Triple Echo Productions. It is a part of the series The Face - Six great climbing adventures (6/6). It features Ed February and Joe Simpson.Cederberg Mountains - South Africa
- 1998
- UK
- 29 min
Cederberg Mountains - South Africa is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Wolfberg. It was directed by Richard Else in 1998 and produced by Triple Echo Productions. It is a part of the series The Face - Six great climbing adventures (6/6). It features Ed February and Joe Simpson.Climbing locations
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Climbing for the Fatherland
Kevin Sim (2001)
Climbing for the Fatherland is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Kevin Sim in 2001 and produced by Chameleon Productions. It features Stefan König, Reinhold Messner, Heinrich Harrer, Heinz Zak, Scott Muir, Luis Trenker and others.- 2001
- UK
- 51 min
Climbing for the Fatherland is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Kevin Sim in 2001 and produced by Chameleon Productions. It features Stefan König, Reinhold Messner, Heinrich Harrer, Heinz Zak, Scott Muir, Luis Trenker and others.Climbing locations
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Dru - Der zerfallene Berg
Gerald Salmina (2012)
Dru - Der zerfallene Berg is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Petit Dru. It was directed by Gerald Salmina in 2012 and produced by Bluebird Film. It is a part of the series Bergwelten. It features Steve House, Andy Parkin, Ludovic Ravanel, Pierre Allain, Michel Vaucher, Walter Bonatti and others.- 2012
- Austria
- 53 min
Dru - Der zerfallene Berg is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Petit Dru. It was directed by Gerald Salmina in 2012 and produced by Bluebird Film. It is a part of the series Bergwelten. It features Steve House, Andy Parkin, Ludovic Ravanel, Pierre Allain, Michel Vaucher, Walter Bonatti and others.Climbing locations
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Die Petit Dru Nordwand
Gerald Salmina (2013)
Die Petit Dru Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Petit Dru. It was directed by Gerald Salmina in 2013 and produced by Bluebird Film. It is a part of the series Die dunkle seite der Alpen (2/6). It features Steve House, Andy Parkin, Ludovic Ravanel, Pierre Allain, Michel Vaucher, Walter Bonatti and others.- 2013
- Austria
- 43 min
Die Petit Dru Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Petit Dru. It was directed by Gerald Salmina in 2013 and produced by Bluebird Film. It is a part of the series Die dunkle seite der Alpen (2/6). It features Steve House, Andy Parkin, Ludovic Ravanel, Pierre Allain, Michel Vaucher, Walter Bonatti and others.Climbing locations
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Touching the void - What happened next
Kevin Macdonald (2003)
A short documentary that continues the story of 'Touching the void'. The film tells what happened after Joe Simpson was found next to Siula Grande's base camp: how did his companions assisted him, how did they managed to take him to the Lima hospital without the assistance of a rescue team... Joe and Simon also speak about how Yates was criticised for cutting the rope by a misleading article in a national newspaper and how their friends and the climbing community responded. Simpson published an article in the climbing press shortly afterwards, and later wrote Touching the Void.Touching the void - What happened next
- 2003
- UK
- 10 min
A short documentary that continues the story of 'Touching the void'. The film tells what happened after Joe Simpson was found next to Siula Grande's base camp: how did his companions assisted him, how did they managed to take him to the Lima hospital without the assistance of a rescue team... Joe and Simon also speak about how Yates was criticised for cutting the rope by a misleading article in a national newspaper and how their friends and the climbing community responded. Simpson published an article in the climbing press shortly afterwards, and later wrote Touching the Void.Climbing locations
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Touching the void - The making of
Bruno de Almeida (2003)
The making of the film 'Touching the void', the docudrama that tells the survival story of Joe Simpson in the Siula Grande. Made by Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald, the film recounts a fateful climb Joe Simpson and his mountaineering partner, Simon Yates, undertook in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. This feature documentary combines dramatic reconstruction of the climb, and interviews with the two climbers nearly killed on the 21,000-foot Siula Grande. The big success of the movie inspired the whole I Shouldn't Be Alive TV series, from the same producers.Touching the void - The making of
- 2003
- UK
- 23 min
The making of the film 'Touching the void', the docudrama that tells the survival story of Joe Simpson in the Siula Grande. Made by Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald, the film recounts a fateful climb Joe Simpson and his mountaineering partner, Simon Yates, undertook in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. This feature documentary combines dramatic reconstruction of the climb, and interviews with the two climbers nearly killed on the 21,000-foot Siula Grande. The big success of the movie inspired the whole I Shouldn't Be Alive TV series, from the same producers.Climbing locations
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Touching the void - Return to Siula Grande
Kevin Macdonald (2004)
The story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' return to the mountain of Siula Grande for the making of the film 'Touching The Void'. The film recounts a fateful climb Joe Simpson and his mountaineering partner, Simon Yates, undertook in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. This making of the film Touching the Void throws up some interesting and possibly conflicting insights into what happened following the attempted rescue and subsequent survival of a young mountaineer on the west face of the Siula Grande. When Simon and Joe collaborated on the film in 2003, they had not seen one another for 10 years.Touching the void - Return to Siula Grande
- 2004
- UK
- 26 min
The story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates' return to the mountain of Siula Grande for the making of the film 'Touching The Void'. The film recounts a fateful climb Joe Simpson and his mountaineering partner, Simon Yates, undertook in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. This making of the film Touching the Void throws up some interesting and possibly conflicting insights into what happened following the attempted rescue and subsequent survival of a young mountaineer on the west face of the Siula Grande. When Simon and Joe collaborated on the film in 2003, they had not seen one another for 10 years.Climbing locations
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Touching the void
Kevin Macdonald (2003)
Based on Joe Simpson’s international bestseller, 'Touching the Void' documents one of the most extraordinary true stories of adventure and survival of our time. Made by Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald, the film recounts a fateful climb Joe Simpson and his mountaineering partner, Simon Yates, undertook in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. This feature documentary combines dramatic reconstruction of the climb, and interviews with the two climbers nearly killed on the 21,000-foot Siula Grande. The big success of the movie inspired the whole I Shouldn't Be Alive TV series, from the same producers.- 2003
- UK
- 106 min
Based on Joe Simpson’s international bestseller, 'Touching the Void' documents one of the most extraordinary true stories of adventure and survival of our time. Made by Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald, the film recounts a fateful climb Joe Simpson and his mountaineering partner, Simon Yates, undertook in the Peruvian Andes in 1985. This feature documentary combines dramatic reconstruction of the climb, and interviews with the two climbers nearly killed on the 21,000-foot Siula Grande. The big success of the movie inspired the whole I Shouldn't Be Alive TV series, from the same producers.Climbing locations
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The making of the beckoning silence
James Tovell (2007)
The footage for the Making of The beckoning silence was shot by art director James Tovel while working in the movie. The documentary, made for the DVD extras, is mostly on how the action scenes were filmed. It follows the team while filming on the wall and includes the comments of Joe Simpson and the film crew. The images are accompanied by the comments of Brian Hall, mountain safety supervisor, who is interviewed at the studio.The making of the beckoning silence
- 2007
- UK
- 24 min
The footage for the Making of The beckoning silence was shot by art director James Tovel while working in the movie. The documentary, made for the DVD extras, is mostly on how the action scenes were filmed. It follows the team while filming on the wall and includes the comments of Joe Simpson and the film crew. The images are accompanied by the comments of Brian Hall, mountain safety supervisor, who is interviewed at the studio.Climbing locations
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The beckoning silence
Louise Osmond (2007)
Joe Simpson, whose battle for survival featured in 'Touching the Void', travels to the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineering's most epic tragedies. Toni Kurz was a brilliant mountaineer who in 1936 tried to be the first to conquer the north face of the Eiger. The climb started well, but disaster struck and Kurz's climbing colleagues were killed, leaving him alone and fighting for his life. The Beckoning Silence recounts Kurz's heroic battle for survival but it also forces Simpson to confront some fundamental questions of his own. Why continue climbing when you have come so close to oblivion?- 2007
- UK
- 75 min
Joe Simpson, whose battle for survival featured in 'Touching the Void', travels to the Eiger to tell the story of one of mountaineering's most epic tragedies. Toni Kurz was a brilliant mountaineer who in 1936 tried to be the first to conquer the north face of the Eiger. The climb started well, but disaster struck and Kurz's climbing colleagues were killed, leaving him alone and fighting for his life. The Beckoning Silence recounts Kurz's heroic battle for survival but it also forces Simpson to confront some fundamental questions of his own. Why continue climbing when you have come so close to oblivion?Climbing locations
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Hanging by a thread
Leo Dickinson (1995)
Climbers Joe Simpson and Ian Whittaker set out from Chamonix to climb the Aiguille du Dru’s famous Bonatti Pillar. An unplanned night on the wall, when the bivy ledge collapses, turns into a life-threatening tragedy. One of the Dead men's tales series drama reconstructions.- 1995
- UK
- 25 min
Climbers Joe Simpson and Ian Whittaker set out from Chamonix to climb the Aiguille du Dru’s famous Bonatti Pillar. An unplanned night on the wall, when the bivy ledge collapses, turns into a life-threatening tragedy. One of the Dead men's tales series drama reconstructions.Climbing locations
