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Documentary / Historical
Vábenie výšok
Pavol Barabáš (2017)
In the late 20th century, Slovak Himalaya mountaineering experienced world successes, but also failures. Through the eyes of one generation of climbers, Vábenie výšok shows the evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The documentary presented in two 53 minutes episodes and this shortened version in a single episode. The first episode focuses on the figure of Ivan Gálfy. The second is about the generation of Slovak climbers who climbed the south wall of Lhotse in 1984 and Everest in 1988.- 2017
- Slovakia
- 62 min
In the late 20th century, Slovak Himalaya mountaineering experienced world successes, but also failures. Through the eyes of one generation of climbers, Vábenie výšok shows the evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The documentary presented in two 53 minutes episodes and this shortened version in a single episode. The first episode focuses on the figure of Ivan Gálfy. The second is about the generation of Slovak climbers who climbed the south wall of Lhotse in 1984 and Everest in 1988.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Krutý Everest
Pavol Barabáš (2017)
Second episode of the two episode series Vábenie výšok, about the evolution evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The second episode is about the generation of Slovak climbers who climbed the south wall of Lhotse in 1984 and Everest in 1988. Cruel Everest documents their frustrated dream of climbing the mountain's most challenging face. There is a shorten version of the series in a 62 minutes single episode.- 2017
- Slovakia
- 53 min
Second episode of the two episode series Vábenie výšok, about the evolution evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The second episode is about the generation of Slovak climbers who climbed the south wall of Lhotse in 1984 and Everest in 1988. Cruel Everest documents their frustrated dream of climbing the mountain's most challenging face. There is a shorten version of the series in a 62 minutes single episode.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Ivan Gálfy
Pavol Barabáš (2017)
First episode of the two episode series Vábenie výšok, about the evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The first episode focuses on the figure of Ivan Gálfy. Gálfy left remarkable traces behind, wherever he went: atop world-class peaks, and in the hearts and minds of many people. Between 1969 and 1987 he led nine Himalayan expeditions. As a founding member of the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service, Gálfy brought the organisation up to European standards. There is a shorten version of the series in a 62 minutes single episode.- 2017
- Slovakia
- 53 min
First episode of the two episode series Vábenie výšok, about the evolution of Slovak Himalaya mountaineering from the very first expeditions to the brave attempts on the highest mountain in the world. The first episode focuses on the figure of Ivan Gálfy. Gálfy left remarkable traces behind, wherever he went: atop world-class peaks, and in the hearts and minds of many people. Between 1969 and 1987 he led nine Himalayan expeditions. As a founding member of the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service, Gálfy brought the organisation up to European standards. There is a shorten version of the series in a 62 minutes single episode.Climbing locations
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Drama / Adventure
Vynes na horu svoj hrob
Jozef Zachar (1979)
Vynes na horu svoj hrob is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Jozef Zachar in 1979 and produced by Československá Televize. It features Leopold Haverl, Jan Kanyza, Andrej Hryc, Vladimír Brabec, Daniel Michaelli, Ľubomír Záhon and others.- 1979
- Czechoslovakia
- 76 min
Vynes na horu svoj hrob is a drama about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Jozef Zachar in 1979 and produced by Československá Televize. It features Leopold Haverl, Jan Kanyza, Andrej Hryc, Vladimír Brabec, Daniel Michaelli, Ľubomír Záhon and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Kangchenjunga
Ján Piroh (1981)
Kangchenjunga is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Kangchenjunga. It was directed by Ján Piroh in 1981 and produced by Slovenská Filmová Tvorba. It features Andrej Belica, Jozef Just, Ján Obuch, František Piacek, Ján Povraznik, Josef 'Juzek' Psotka and others.- 1981
- Czechoslovakia
- 64 min
Kangchenjunga is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Kangchenjunga. It was directed by Ján Piroh in 1981 and produced by Slovenská Filmová Tvorba. It features Andrej Belica, Jozef Just, Ján Obuch, František Piacek, Ján Povraznik, Josef 'Juzek' Psotka and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Himalaj 73
Petr Sirotek (1973)
Himalaj 73 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Petr Sirotek in 1973. It features Ivan Gálfy, Ivan Fiala, Milan Kriššák, Michal Orolin, Josef 'Juzek' Psotka, Ľudovít Záhoranský and others.- 1973
- Czechoslovakia
- 15 min
Himalaj 73 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu. It was directed by Petr Sirotek in 1973. It features Ivan Gálfy, Ivan Fiala, Milan Kriššák, Michal Orolin, Josef 'Juzek' Psotka, Ľudovít Záhoranský and others.Climbing locations
