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Documentary / Portrait
Střípky ze života horolezce
Libor Dušek (2018)
A tribute to Miroslav Šmíd, a Czech rock climber, solo climber, mountaineer, mountain cinematographer and photographer. Mira, as he was known, was also an active organizer of climbing and cultural events. In 1981 he founded The International Festival of Mountaineering Films (Czech: Mezinárodní horolezecký filmový festival) in Teplice nad Metují. He also wrote several books. Šmíd died tragically in 1993 during a solo ascent at Lost Arrow Spire in Yosemite. Apparently he fell just below the top while he was climbing unroped. All his equipment was found on the last ledge below the top.- 2018
- Slovenia
- 28 min
A tribute to Miroslav Šmíd, a Czech rock climber, solo climber, mountaineer, mountain cinematographer and photographer. Mira, as he was known, was also an active organizer of climbing and cultural events. In 1981 he founded The International Festival of Mountaineering Films (Czech: Mezinárodní horolezecký filmový festival) in Teplice nad Metují. He also wrote several books. Šmíd died tragically in 1993 during a solo ascent at Lost Arrow Spire in Yosemite. Apparently he fell just below the top while he was climbing unroped. All his equipment was found on the last ledge below the top.Climbing locations
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K2 lo spigolo nord
Francesco Santon (1984)
The documentary gives a detailed description of the conquest of K2 climbing from the north edge on the Chinese side of the mountain. The climb - that proceede well for the first days without too much difficulty even because the weather was good - was extremely hard and took over 30 days in July and August.- 1984
- Italy
- 65 min
The documentary gives a detailed description of the conquest of K2 climbing from the north edge on the Chinese side of the mountain. The climb - that proceede well for the first days without too much difficulty even because the weather was good - was extremely hard and took over 30 days in July and August.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Hora Zabiják
Martin Kratochvíl (2015)
Fourth episode of the second season of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi II'. The second season goes beyond the 14 eight-thousanders and is dedicated to the most significant achievements of Czech climbers in the Himalayas. This fourth episode focuses on czech ascents to K2. It reviews the two ascents by Josef Rakoncaj in 1983 and 1986 and the newer ascents by Leopold Sulovsky, Libor Uher, Pavel Bém, Radek Jaros and Jan Travnicek.- 2015
- Czech Republic
- 52 min
Fourth episode of the second season of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi II'. The second season goes beyond the 14 eight-thousanders and is dedicated to the most significant achievements of Czech climbers in the Himalayas. This fourth episode focuses on czech ascents to K2. It reviews the two ascents by Josef Rakoncaj in 1983 and 1986 and the newer ascents by Leopold Sulovsky, Libor Uher, Pavel Bém, Radek Jaros and Jan Travnicek.Climbing locations
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Česká stopa
Martin Kratochvíl (2015)
First episode of the second season of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi II'. The second season goes beyond the 14 eight-thousanders and is dedicated to the most significant achievements of Czech climbers in the Himalayas. This first episode introduces the series makes a review of the most important Czech Himalayan expeditions from the pioneers to the present time.- 2015
- Czech Republic
- 52 min
First episode of the second season of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi II'. The second season goes beyond the 14 eight-thousanders and is dedicated to the most significant achievements of Czech climbers in the Himalayas. This first episode introduces the series makes a review of the most important Czech Himalayan expeditions from the pioneers to the present time.Climbing locations
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Expedice Mt. Everest 1994
Jiri Streda (1994)
Expedice Mt. Everest 1994 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Jiri Streda in 1994 and produced by Radek Jaroš. It features Radek Jaroš, Michal Brunner, Tomas Kastner, Josef Nezerka, Josef Rakoncaj, Fausto De Stefani and others.- 1994
- Czech Republic
- 60 min
Expedice Mt. Everest 1994 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Jiri Streda in 1994 and produced by Radek Jaroš. It features Radek Jaroš, Michal Brunner, Tomas Kastner, Josef Nezerka, Josef Rakoncaj, Fausto De Stefani and others.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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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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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Everest 87
Juraj Weincziller (1987)
Everest 87 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Juraj Weincziller in 1987. It features Ivan Gálfy, Dusan Becík, Peter Božík, Josef Rakoncaj and Jaromír 'Jarýk' Stejskal.- 1987
- Czechoslovakia
- 48 min
Everest 87 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Juraj Weincziller in 1987. It features Ivan Gálfy, Dusan Becík, Peter Božík, Josef Rakoncaj and Jaromír 'Jarýk' Stejskal.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
K2, Broad Peak
Zdenek Gawlik (2003)
Sixth episode of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi'. In May 1983, a large Italian expedition to K2 was planned. Josef Rakoncaj, with Austrian Kurt Diemberger and Julie Tullis had the task of filming the expedition. Who would have thought that the Czech climber would take the camera to the top of the mountain? In 1986, Rakoncaj ascended again K2, just two weeks later, he climbed Broad Peak, both without oxygen, becoming the first in making the doublet.- 2003
- Czech Republic
- 56 min
Sixth episode of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi'. In May 1983, a large Italian expedition to K2 was planned. Josef Rakoncaj, with Austrian Kurt Diemberger and Julie Tullis had the task of filming the expedition. Who would have thought that the Czech climber would take the camera to the top of the mountain? In 1986, Rakoncaj ascended again K2, just two weeks later, he climbed Broad Peak, both without oxygen, becoming the first in making the doublet.Climbing locations
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Co Oju, Sisa Pangma
Zdenek Gawlik (2003)
Fourth episode of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi'. The episode focuses on two mountains: Cho Oyu and Shisha Pangma. Cho Oyu was first climbed in winter in 1985 by the Czech mountaineer Jaromír Stejskal and Slovakian Dušan Becíkand in an international expedidion led by Canadian Roger Marshall. About Shisha Pangma, it wasn't climbed by a Czech mountaineer until 1990, when Josef Rakoncaj stood on top of it. Next Czech ascent was five years later by Oldřich Rypl, Stanislav Šilhan, Petr Skřivánek and Josef Šimůnek.- 2003
- Czech Republic
- 56 min
Fourth episode of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi'. The episode focuses on two mountains: Cho Oyu and Shisha Pangma. Cho Oyu was first climbed in winter in 1985 by the Czech mountaineer Jaromír Stejskal and Slovakian Dušan Becíkand in an international expedidion led by Canadian Roger Marshall. About Shisha Pangma, it wasn't climbed by a Czech mountaineer until 1990, when Josef Rakoncaj stood on top of it. Next Czech ascent was five years later by Oldřich Rypl, Stanislav Šilhan, Petr Skřivánek and Josef Šimůnek.Climbing locations
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Annapurna, Manaslu
Zdenek Gawlik (2003)
First episode of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi'. The episode focuses on two mountains: Annapurna and Manaslu and in the figure of Josef Rakoncaj, one of the most highlighted Czech Himalayan mountaineers. In 1988 Josef Nežerka and Jindřich Martiš made the first Czech ascent to Annapurna. In 1989 Rakincaj, together with Italian Soro Dorotheum, made a fast ascent to Manaslu, in extreme conditions and in just twenty-one hours.- 2003
- Czech Republic
- 55 min
First episode of the historical series on the Czech Himalayan expeditions 'Ceske himalajske dobrodruzstvi'. The episode focuses on two mountains: Annapurna and Manaslu and in the figure of Josef Rakoncaj, one of the most highlighted Czech Himalayan mountaineers. In 1988 Josef Nežerka and Jindřich Martiš made the first Czech ascent to Annapurna. In 1989 Rakincaj, together with Italian Soro Dorotheum, made a fast ascent to Manaslu, in extreme conditions and in just twenty-one hours.Climbing locations
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