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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Expedice Šiša Pangma
Martin Kratochvíl (2003)
A documentary of the autumn 2003 expedition on Shisha Pangma, the last conquered eigh-thousand-meter peak in Tibet. The film shows not only the technical difficulties of the ascent, but also the broad context and history of Himalayan mountaineering.- 2003
- Czech Republic
- 51 min
A documentary of the autumn 2003 expedition on Shisha Pangma, the last conquered eigh-thousand-meter peak in Tibet. The film shows not only the technical difficulties of the ascent, but also the broad context and history of Himalayan mountaineering.Climbing locations
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Everest the promise
Dee McLachlan (2012)
One man’s struggle for adventure and the love of his family. What drives a man to leave the wife and kids he loves and the comforts of home to live out of a back-pack for two months of hardship and suffering in one of the most extreme environments on the planet? Paul had made an emotional promise to his nine-year-old daughter on the night he left home that he would return safely. Upon reaching the summit with his legs quivering from exhaustion and tears in his eyes, he becomes more determined than ever to keep his promise. This documentary is about one man’s struggle to balance his love for adventure with the love he has for his family. He is determined to keep his promise, but on Everest there are many things that cannot be controlled.- 2012
- Australia
- 52 min
One man’s struggle for adventure and the love of his family. What drives a man to leave the wife and kids he loves and the comforts of home to live out of a back-pack for two months of hardship and suffering in one of the most extreme environments on the planet? Paul had made an emotional promise to his nine-year-old daughter on the night he left home that he would return safely. Upon reaching the summit with his legs quivering from exhaustion and tears in his eyes, he becomes more determined than ever to keep his promise. This documentary is about one man’s struggle to balance his love for adventure with the love he has for his family. He is determined to keep his promise, but on Everest there are many things that cannot be controlled.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Poutníci
Martin Kratochvíl (2015)
Sixth and last 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 last episode focuses not on big climbing achievements, but on the alpine trekking and to expeditions to the remote parts of the Himalayan ridge, that are gradually gaining popularity.- 2015
- Czech Republic
- 52 min
Sixth and last 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 last episode focuses not on big climbing achievements, but on the alpine trekking and to expeditions to the remote parts of the Himalayan ridge, that are gradually gaining popularity.Climbing locations
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Everest - The South West Face
Neil Armstrong (2017)
In the face of overwhelming odds, dwindling oxygen supplies, freezing Jet Stream winds, avalanche, frostbite, widespread public negativity and the press reporting that failure was almost inevitable - A British team succeeded - Where all others had failed. On the 24th September 1975 at 6pm, Doug Scott and Dougal Haston stood at 29,095 ft on the world's highest mountain. They were the very first Britons to do so - And it was many days before the world even knew. This is a story of great leadership, teamwork, bravery, determination, sacrifice, tragedy, emotional journeys and a remarkable outcome.- 2017
- UK
- 60 min
In the face of overwhelming odds, dwindling oxygen supplies, freezing Jet Stream winds, avalanche, frostbite, widespread public negativity and the press reporting that failure was almost inevitable - A British team succeeded - Where all others had failed. On the 24th September 1975 at 6pm, Doug Scott and Dougal Haston stood at 29,095 ft on the world's highest mountain. They were the very first Britons to do so - And it was many days before the world even knew. This is a story of great leadership, teamwork, bravery, determination, sacrifice, tragedy, emotional journeys and a remarkable outcome.Climbing locations
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Ascent of Mount Everest
(1983)
Ascent of Mount Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was produced in 1983 by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Peter Jamieson, Gerard A. Roach, David Breashears, Ang Rita Sherpa, Larry Nielson, Gary Neptune and others.
- 1983
- USA
- 60 min
Ascent of Mount Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was produced in 1983 by ABC. It is a part of the series The American Sportsman. It features Peter Jamieson, Gerard A. Roach, David Breashears, Ang Rita Sherpa, Larry Nielson, Gary Neptune and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Everest - Ten on top
Markus Hutnak (1991)
Everest - Ten on top is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Markus Hutnak in 1991 and produced by American Foundation for International Mountaineering. It features Eric Simonson, Markus Hutnak and George Dunn.- 1991
- USA
- 50 min
Everest - Ten on top is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Markus Hutnak in 1991 and produced by American Foundation for International Mountaineering. It features Eric Simonson, Markus Hutnak and George Dunn.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Science / Medical
The science of mountaineering
Virginia Wright (2001)
X Force series explores the science behind the adrenalin rush of extreme disciplines. In this episode, a group of experienced climbers embarks on one of the most challenging climbs to the summit of the world's fifth highest mountain, Makalu, in the Himalayas. Guy Cotter is an expert high-altitude mountaineer with two Everest climbs under his belt. Takashi Ozaki is a veteran mountaineer with a successful Everest summit but he hasn't climbed at altitude for 15 years. Bryan Moore is an expert alpine climber, but he has never been above 22,000 feet (6705 metres). This is a gripping account of the struggle to acclimatise, the struggle to navigate in appalling conditions and the final ascent with only three expedition members still climbing.- 2001
- New Zealand
- 50 min
X Force series explores the science behind the adrenalin rush of extreme disciplines. In this episode, a group of experienced climbers embarks on one of the most challenging climbs to the summit of the world's fifth highest mountain, Makalu, in the Himalayas. Guy Cotter is an expert high-altitude mountaineer with two Everest climbs under his belt. Takashi Ozaki is a veteran mountaineer with a successful Everest summit but he hasn't climbed at altitude for 15 years. Bryan Moore is an expert alpine climber, but he has never been above 22,000 feet (6705 metres). This is a gripping account of the struggle to acclimatise, the struggle to navigate in appalling conditions and the final ascent with only three expedition members still climbing.Climbing locations
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Everest - The hard way
Allen Jewhurst (1975)
TV documentary of the 1975 British Expedition led by Chris Bonington up the South West Face of Everest. A band of cliffs on the southwest face, known as the Rock Band, had defeated five previous expeditions between 1969 and 1973. On September 20, Nick Estcourt and Paul Braithwaite achieved the first ascent of the Rock Band. The summit was reached by two teams: first on September 24 by Doug Scott and Dougal Haston, who survived the highest ever bivouac when they were benighted on the South Summit during their descent. On September 26 four more climbers attempted a second ascent. Peter Boardman and Sirdar Pertemba Sherpa were successful, but BBC cameraman Mick Burke, climbing alone after Martin Boysen turned back, failed to return from the summit.- 1975
- UK
- 75 min
TV documentary of the 1975 British Expedition led by Chris Bonington up the South West Face of Everest. A band of cliffs on the southwest face, known as the Rock Band, had defeated five previous expeditions between 1969 and 1973. On September 20, Nick Estcourt and Paul Braithwaite achieved the first ascent of the Rock Band. The summit was reached by two teams: first on September 24 by Doug Scott and Dougal Haston, who survived the highest ever bivouac when they were benighted on the South Summit during their descent. On September 26 four more climbers attempted a second ascent. Peter Boardman and Sirdar Pertemba Sherpa were successful, but BBC cameraman Mick Burke, climbing alone after Martin Boysen turned back, failed to return from the summit.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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