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Documentary / Chronicle
Galahad of Everest
John-Paul Davidson (1991)
Documentary in which actor Brian Blessed recreates George Mallory's 1924 climb of Mount Everest, through climbing the mountain himself in 1920's clothing and reading out loud extracts from Mallory's original letters which relate the experience. Archive footage from the original expedition is also used.- 1991
- UK
- 84 min
Documentary in which actor Brian Blessed recreates George Mallory's 1924 climb of Mount Everest, through climbing the mountain himself in 1920's clothing and reading out loud extracts from Mallory's original letters which relate the experience. Archive footage from the original expedition is also used.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
The conquest of Everest 1953
Andrew Aitken (1993)
The conquest of Everest 1953 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Andrew Aitken in 1993 and produced by LaMancha Productions.- 1993
- UK
- 54 min
The conquest of Everest 1953 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Andrew Aitken in 1993 and produced by LaMancha Productions.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
La conquista del Everest
Sebastián Álvaro (2003)
La conquista del Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Sebastián Álvaro in 2003 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Juanito Oiarzabal, Juan Vallejo, Ferran Latorre, Òscar Cadiach, Josu Bereziartua, Alberto Zerain and others.- 2003
- Spain
- 57 min
La conquista del Everest is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Sebastián Álvaro in 2003 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features Juanito Oiarzabal, Juan Vallejo, Ferran Latorre, Òscar Cadiach, Josu Bereziartua, Alberto Zerain and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Mallory and Irvine
Nicolas Wright (2002)
On June 7, 1924, George Mallory, a 38-year-old English schoolmaster, and Andrew Irvine, a 22-year-old university student, stopped to rest on Mount Everest at 26,800 feet, before making the final ascent.- 2002
- USA
- 22 min
On June 7, 1924, George Mallory, a 38-year-old English schoolmaster, and Andrew Irvine, a 22-year-old university student, stopped to rest on Mount Everest at 26,800 feet, before making the final ascent.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Words of Everest
Paul Copeland (2013)
In 1953 Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay climbed their way into the history books when they conquered the summit of Mount Everest. But as the world commemorates their bravery, there remains a lingering controversy – were they beaten to it 30 years earlier by George Mallory’s doomed expedition? This Words Of... special traces both expeditions from their origins to the summit with readings from their private diary entries and personal letters. Extensive archive film footage and stylized abstract reconstruction bring their ordeals to life, revealing the sacrifices they made to the highest mountain in the world.- 2013
- UK
- 46 min
In 1953 Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay climbed their way into the history books when they conquered the summit of Mount Everest. But as the world commemorates their bravery, there remains a lingering controversy – were they beaten to it 30 years earlier by George Mallory’s doomed expedition? This Words Of... special traces both expeditions from their origins to the summit with readings from their private diary entries and personal letters. Extensive archive film footage and stylized abstract reconstruction bring their ordeals to life, revealing the sacrifices they made to the highest mountain in the world.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Research
Everest - The mystery of Mallory and Irvine
Andrew Harvard (1986)
Did George Mallory and Andrew Irvine reach the top of Mt. Everest in 1924, nearly 30 years before Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay? This award-winning film, produced by renowned climbers and filmmakers David Breashears and Andrew Harvard, takes a fascinating look at Mallory's courageous attempt and the enduring mystery surrounding his disappearance atop the mountain. Featuring remarkable archival expedition footage from 1922 and 1924, it also includes candid interviews with Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir Chris Bonington and rare eye-witness accounts from the last two surviving members of Mallory's team.Everest - The mystery of Mallory and Irvine
Andrew Harvard, David Breashears
- 1986
- USA
- 49 min
Did George Mallory and Andrew Irvine reach the top of Mt. Everest in 1924, nearly 30 years before Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay? This award-winning film, produced by renowned climbers and filmmakers David Breashears and Andrew Harvard, takes a fascinating look at Mallory's courageous attempt and the enduring mystery surrounding his disappearance atop the mountain. Featuring remarkable archival expedition footage from 1922 and 1924, it also includes candid interviews with Sir Edmund Hillary, Sir Chris Bonington and rare eye-witness accounts from the last two surviving members of Mallory's team.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
The epic of Everest
John Noel (1924)
The official film record of the legendary Everest British expedition of 1924. The third attempt to climb Everest culminated in the deaths of two of the finest climbers of their generation, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, and sparked an on-going debate over whether or not they did indeed reach the summit. Filming in brutally harsh conditions with a hand-cranked camera, Captain John Noel captured images of breathtaking beauty and considerable historic significance. Noel reached the North Col and used a specially adapted camera to film the ascent of the peak. The film is also among the earliest filmed records of life in Tibet.- 1924
- UK
- 87 min
The official film record of the legendary Everest British expedition of 1924. The third attempt to climb Everest culminated in the deaths of two of the finest climbers of their generation, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, and sparked an on-going debate over whether or not they did indeed reach the summit. Filming in brutally harsh conditions with a hand-cranked camera, Captain John Noel captured images of breathtaking beauty and considerable historic significance. Noel reached the North Col and used a specially adapted camera to film the ascent of the peak. The film is also among the earliest filmed records of life in Tibet.Climbing locations
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