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Documentary / Portrait
André Roch - La montagne pour passion
Raymond Medard (1990)
The film evokes the brilliant career of the Geneva-based mountaineer André Roch, one of the most significant figures in the history of Swiss mountaineering. With Robert Greloz, his faithful companion, he played a leading role in the conquest of the last untouched walls of the Mont Blanc massif and the Valais Alps; Roch was the author of twenty-four first climbs in the Western Alps, eight in Greenland and fifteen in the Himalayas. A highly talented writer, photographer, painter and filmmaker, he used the camera to document most of the expeditions in which he participated.André Roch - La montagne pour passion
- 1990
- Switzerland
The film evokes the brilliant career of the Geneva-based mountaineer André Roch, one of the most significant figures in the history of Swiss mountaineering. With Robert Greloz, his faithful companion, he played a leading role in the conquest of the last untouched walls of the Mont Blanc massif and the Valais Alps; Roch was the author of twenty-four first climbs in the Western Alps, eight in Greenland and fifteen in the Himalayas. A highly talented writer, photographer, painter and filmmaker, he used the camera to document most of the expeditions in which he participated. -
Documentary / Expedition Journal
Expedició catalano-nepalesa al Cho Oyu 8201
Jordi Pons (1984)
Expedició catalano-nepalesa al Cho Oyu 8201 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Cho Oyu. It was directed by Jordi Pons in 1984. It features Lluís Belvis, Emili Civís, Jean Clémençon, Toni Llasera, Jordi Pons, Carles Valles and others.Expedició catalano-nepalesa al Cho Oyu 8201
- 1984
- Spain
- 53 min
Expedició catalano-nepalesa al Cho Oyu 8201 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Cho Oyu. It was directed by Jordi Pons in 1984. It features Lluís Belvis, Emili Civís, Jean Clémençon, Toni Llasera, Jordi Pons, Carles Valles and others.Climbing locations
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Drama / Mountain Drama
Sein bester freund
Luis Trenker (1962)
The young engineer Peter and his best friend, the mountain guide Anderl, are passionate mountaineers. When Peter falls in love with Clarissa, the girlfriend of his student friend Marius, it leads to a fatal chain of dramatic events. Peter tells Clarissa that he is planning an ascent with Anderl on the dangerous Eiger north face. She does not want him to go, so finally Anderl decides to overcome the mountain alone. Halfway up Anderl has difficulties and Peters come out to help him and to finish the climb together. During the ascent, a storm brings the two men in mortal danger. Marius joins the rescue team, but he is still full of resentment and jealousy towards Peter.- 1962
- Germany
- 91 min
The young engineer Peter and his best friend, the mountain guide Anderl, are passionate mountaineers. When Peter falls in love with Clarissa, the girlfriend of his student friend Marius, it leads to a fatal chain of dramatic events. Peter tells Clarissa that he is planning an ascent with Anderl on the dangerous Eiger north face. She does not want him to go, so finally Anderl decides to overcome the mountain alone. Halfway up Anderl has difficulties and Peters come out to help him and to finish the climb together. During the ascent, a storm brings the two men in mortal danger. Marius joins the rescue team, but he is still full of resentment and jealousy towards Peter.Climbing locations