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Documentary / Chronicle
Victoires sur l'Himalaya
Jean-Marie Perthus (1960)
Retrospective of four major summits climbed by French expeditions: Annapurna (8078m) in 1950; Makalu (8481m) in 1955; Mustagh Tower (7273m) in 1956 and Le Jannu (7710m) in 1962. A film by Lucien Berardini and Jean-Marie Perthus with the support of the Club Alpin Français and the FFME (Fédération française de la montagne et de l'escalade).Jean-Marie Perthus, Lucien Bérardini
- 1960
- France
- 29 min
Retrospective of four major summits climbed by French expeditions: Annapurna (8078m) in 1950; Makalu (8481m) in 1955; Mustagh Tower (7273m) in 1956 and Le Jannu (7710m) in 1962. A film by Lucien Berardini and Jean-Marie Perthus with the support of the Club Alpin Français and the FFME (Fédération française de la montagne et de l'escalade).Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Sensation Alpen
Lothar Brandler (1966)
From Trento to Chamonix to Zermat; from Porto Morgiau to the north face of the Eiger; from Planica to the peaks of Lavaredo. The Alps are portrayed, illustrated and exalted in their unique and superb beauty, in the sports that are practiced there, in the most typical and characteristic customs and traditions of the inhabitants. A helicopter rescue and a parachute jump from the Red Wall by Wolfgang Weizenbocks are not to be missed.- 1966
- Germany
- 69 min
From Trento to Chamonix to Zermat; from Porto Morgiau to the north face of the Eiger; from Planica to the peaks of Lavaredo. The Alps are portrayed, illustrated and exalted in their unique and superb beauty, in the sports that are practiced there, in the most typical and characteristic customs and traditions of the inhabitants. A helicopter rescue and a parachute jump from the Red Wall by Wolfgang Weizenbocks are not to be missed.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Annapurna - Histoire d'une legende
Bernard George (1999)
For decades, the general public's knowledge of the Annapurna adventure was limited to Maurice Herzog's book 'The First 8000 metre Peak' which sold over 10 million copies. In the last few years,though, accounts by other protagonists of the adventure - Louis Lachenal, Herzog's companion on the summit, Lionel Terray, Sherpa Tarkey, the Rebuffat notebooks - have been published. What pushed the French, who had not participated much in the great pre-war Himalayan expeditions, to commit themselves (through the Alpine federation) in the race to conquer the first 8000 metre peak? What motivated those who accomplished this extraordinary feat? What's the true story behind the legend of the conquest?Annapurna - Histoire d'une legende
- 1999
- France
- 52 min
For decades, the general public's knowledge of the Annapurna adventure was limited to Maurice Herzog's book 'The First 8000 metre Peak' which sold over 10 million copies. In the last few years,though, accounts by other protagonists of the adventure - Louis Lachenal, Herzog's companion on the summit, Lionel Terray, Sherpa Tarkey, the Rebuffat notebooks - have been published. What pushed the French, who had not participated much in the great pre-war Himalayan expeditions, to commit themselves (through the Alpine federation) in the race to conquer the first 8000 metre peak? What motivated those who accomplished this extraordinary feat? What's the true story behind the legend of the conquest?Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
René Vernadet, l'oeil qui précédait l'exploit
Laetitia Chalandon (2014)
René Vernadet, l'oeil qui précédait l'exploit is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dent Du Géant and Pilier Du Freney. It was directed by Laetitia Chalandon in 2014 and produced by JPL Productions. It features René Vernadet.René Vernadet, l'oeil qui précédait l'exploit
- 2014
- France
- 52 min
René Vernadet, l'oeil qui précédait l'exploit is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Dent Du Géant and Pilier Du Freney. It was directed by Laetitia Chalandon in 2014 and produced by JPL Productions. It features René Vernadet.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
La conquête de l'inutile
(1980)
La conquête de l'inutile is a documentary about alpinism. It was produced in 1980 by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features Maurice Herzog, Louis Lachenal, Lionel Terray, Gaston Rébuffat, Jean Couzy, Marcel Schatz and others.
- 1980
- France
- 26 min
La conquête de l'inutile is a documentary about alpinism. It was produced in 1980 by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features Maurice Herzog, Louis Lachenal, Lionel Terray, Gaston Rébuffat, Jean Couzy, Marcel Schatz and others. -
Documentary / Expedition Journal
Makalu 8470m
Guido Magnone (1955)
Makalu 8470m is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu and Makalu Ii. It was directed by Guido Magnone in 1955 and produced by FFCAM. It features Lionel Terray, Guido Magnone, Pierre Leroux, Jean Franco, Jean Bouvier, Serge Coupé and others.- 1955
- France
- 56 min
Makalu 8470m is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Makalu and Makalu Ii. It was directed by Guido Magnone in 1955 and produced by FFCAM. It features Lionel Terray, Guido Magnone, Pierre Leroux, Jean Franco, Jean Bouvier, Serge Coupé and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
C'est le Pérou
Lionel Terray (1962)
C'est le Pérou is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Chacraraju. It was directed by Lionel Terray in 1962 and produced by Filmartic. It features Lionel Terray, Maurice Davaille, Claude Gaudin, Maurice Martin, Robert Sennelier, Raymond Jenny and others.- 1962
- France
- 15 min
C'est le Pérou is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Chacraraju. It was directed by Lionel Terray in 1962 and produced by Filmartic. It features Lionel Terray, Maurice Davaille, Claude Gaudin, Maurice Martin, Robert Sennelier, Raymond Jenny and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
La aventura en el siglo XX
Sebastián Álvaro (2000)
La aventura en el siglo XX is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Nanga Parbat and Matterhorn. It was directed by Sebastián Álvaro in 2000 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Maurice Herzog, John Hunt, Ardito Desio, Reinhold Messner, Edmund Hillary, Andrew Irvine and others.Sebastián Álvaro, Javier Montequi
- 2000
- Spain
- 57 min
La aventura en el siglo XX is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Nanga Parbat and Matterhorn. It was directed by Sebastián Álvaro in 2000 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Maurice Herzog, John Hunt, Ardito Desio, Reinhold Messner, Edmund Hillary, Andrew Irvine and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
La lumiere du rocher
Laurent Chevallier (1986)
La lumiere du rocher is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Fontainebleau and Aiguilles De Chamonix. It was directed by Laurent Chevallier in 1986 and produced by Ville de Grenoble. It features Pierre Allain, Jean Leininger, Marcel Ichac, Christophe Profit, Dominique Radigue, Jacques Winterberger and others.- 1986
- France
- 26 min
La lumiere du rocher is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Fontainebleau and Aiguilles De Chamonix. It was directed by Laurent Chevallier in 1986 and produced by Ville de Grenoble. It features Pierre Allain, Jean Leininger, Marcel Ichac, Christophe Profit, Dominique Radigue, Jacques Winterberger and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Le conquérant de l'inutile
Marcel Ichac (1966)
A sensitive portrayal of the climbs and writings of the famous French mountain guide, Lionel Terray, including footage of many of his first ascents in the Andes, the Himalayas and Patagonia. Winner of Best Film on Mountain History in 1982.- 1966
- France
- 31 min
A sensitive portrayal of the climbs and writings of the famous French mountain guide, Lionel Terray, including footage of many of his first ascents in the Andes, the Himalayas and Patagonia. Winner of Best Film on Mountain History in 1982.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
4100 Ascension à ski de la face nord des Ecrins
Marcel Ichac (1936)
4100 Ascension à ski de la face nord des Ecrins is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Barre Des Écrins. It was directed by Marcel Ichac in 1936 and produced by Films Cinéka. It features André Jamet, Georgette Galtier, René Beckert, Jacques Charmoz and J.L. Deschamps.4100 Ascension à ski de la face nord des Ecrins
- 1936
- France
4100 Ascension à ski de la face nord des Ecrins is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Barre Des Écrins. It was directed by Marcel Ichac in 1936 and produced by Films Cinéka. It features André Jamet, Georgette Galtier, René Beckert, Jacques Charmoz and J.L. Deschamps.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
A l'assaut des Aiguilles du Diable
Marcel Ichac (1942)
A l'assaut des Aiguilles du Diable is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Aiguilles Du Diable. It was directed by Marcel Ichac in 1942. It features Armand Charlet and Bernard Brunet.A l'assaut des Aiguilles du Diable
- 1942
- France
- 18 min
A l'assaut des Aiguilles du Diable is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Aiguilles Du Diable. It was directed by Marcel Ichac in 1942. It features Armand Charlet and Bernard Brunet.Climbing locations
