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Everest - Najťažšia cesta
Pavol Barabáš (2020)
When Chris Bonington and his team set out in 1975 to climb the South West face of Everest they were attempting the ultimate challenge of mountaineering - to conquer the steepest and highest face in the world. Many international expeditions had tried to climb it in previous years. Bonington called the route leading through the southwest face - the Hard Way and said that it was impossible to climb in alpine style, which means without supplementary oxygen, fixed ropes, and Sherpas. His reflection on the Hard Way became a challenge for the young mountaineering generation. The climbers from Slovakia set the Hard Way as their goal. Is it really impossible to climb it in Alpine style?- 2020
- Slovakia
- 52 min
When Chris Bonington and his team set out in 1975 to climb the South West face of Everest they were attempting the ultimate challenge of mountaineering - to conquer the steepest and highest face in the world. Many international expeditions had tried to climb it in previous years. Bonington called the route leading through the southwest face - the Hard Way and said that it was impossible to climb in alpine style, which means without supplementary oxygen, fixed ropes, and Sherpas. His reflection on the Hard Way became a challenge for the young mountaineering generation. The climbers from Slovakia set the Hard Way as their goal. Is it really impossible to climb it in Alpine style?Climbing locations
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Za hranicami tmy
Pavol Barabáš (1999)
Everyone has a dream, we all have dreams. But do we manage to make them come true? To what extent can our dreams be fulfilled? We long to achieve something in life. That is equally true for the 500 million disabled people on our planet. A man is climbing along an exposed rocky ridge. He is blind. He is carefully feeling his way with his hands and a mountain guide is advising him where to put his feet. This day he will make one of his cherished dreams come true. To reach the top of Gerlach peak. He lost his sight when he was young. But he did not turn his back on life.- 1999
- Slovakia
- 25 min
Everyone has a dream, we all have dreams. But do we manage to make them come true? To what extent can our dreams be fulfilled? We long to achieve something in life. That is equally true for the 500 million disabled people on our planet. A man is climbing along an exposed rocky ridge. He is blind. He is carefully feeling his way with his hands and a mountain guide is advising him where to put his feet. This day he will make one of his cherished dreams come true. To reach the top of Gerlach peak. He lost his sight when he was young. But he did not turn his back on life.Climbing locations
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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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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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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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Juzek Psotka
Pavol Barabáš (2008)
Jozef Psotka, nicknamed "Juzek", or "mountain worker". One of the most notable figures of Slovak mountaineering. A man who conquered the summit of Mount Everest. Now we have the chance to recall his noteworthy life, which was a great story of conquering the world's highest summits.- 2008
- Slovakia
- 27 min
Jozef Psotka, nicknamed "Juzek", or "mountain worker". One of the most notable figures of Slovak mountaineering. A man who conquered the summit of Mount Everest. Now we have the chance to recall his noteworthy life, which was a great story of conquering the world's highest summits.Climbing locations
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Žiť pre vášeň
Pavol Barabáš (2014)
If mountains have a soul, then it is majestic. It was 90 years ago when a young student proved what was then unimaginable. Wieslaw Stanislawski climbed new and difficult routes of the biggest walls in the Slovak Tatras. With only hemp rope around his waist, he climbed with unbelievable passion and desire. In the winter conditions of Tatra walls, two friends ventured out to follow in his footsteps. They connect his routes, and mountains connect their thoughts. In the breaking avalanches, in the sun's rays, they find Stanislawski's message: if one does something from the bottom of his heart, he does it best.- 2014
- Slovakia
- 60 min
If mountains have a soul, then it is majestic. It was 90 years ago when a young student proved what was then unimaginable. Wieslaw Stanislawski climbed new and difficult routes of the biggest walls in the Slovak Tatras. With only hemp rope around his waist, he climbed with unbelievable passion and desire. In the winter conditions of Tatra walls, two friends ventured out to follow in his footsteps. They connect his routes, and mountains connect their thoughts. In the breaking avalanches, in the sun's rays, they find Stanislawski's message: if one does something from the bottom of his heart, he does it best.Climbing locations
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Súboj velikánov
Pavol Barabáš (2011)
Súboj velikánov is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Kriváň and Ľadový Štít. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2011 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (1/6). It features Pavol Rajtar, Vlastimil Smida, Otmar Oliva, Stefan Zavacky, Ladislav Sedivy, Frantisek Compel and others.- 2011
- Slovakia
- 29 min
Súboj velikánov is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Kriváň and Ľadový Štít. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2011 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (1/6). It features Pavol Rajtar, Vlastimil Smida, Otmar Oliva, Stefan Zavacky, Ladislav Sedivy, Frantisek Compel and others.Climbing locations
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Stopy na hrebeni
Pavol Barabáš (2013)
Stopy na hrebeni is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Placlive and Ostry Rohac. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2013 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (6/6). It features Michal Sabovčík, Adam Kadlečík, Gabo Čmárik, Ivan Lehotsky, Frantisek Kele, Matous Melich and others.- 2013
- Slovakia
- 53 min
Stopy na hrebeni is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Placlive and Ostry Rohac. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2013 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (6/6). It features Michal Sabovčík, Adam Kadlečík, Gabo Čmárik, Ivan Lehotsky, Frantisek Kele, Matous Melich and others.Climbing locations
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Sny o slobode
Pavol Barabáš (2011)
Sny o slobode is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Ganek and Żabi Koń. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2011 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (2/6). It features Jaroslav Michalko, Vlastimil Smida, Margita Mayerova-Bublikova, Jan Červinka, Ladislav Sedivy, Atila Dejczo and others.- 2011
- Slovakia
- 31 min
Sny o slobode is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Ganek and Żabi Koń. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2011 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (2/6). It features Jaroslav Michalko, Vlastimil Smida, Margita Mayerova-Bublikova, Jan Červinka, Ladislav Sedivy, Atila Dejczo and others.Climbing locations
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Posledný z posledných
Pavol Barabáš (2012)
Posledný z posledných is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Javorový Štít and Ostrý Štít. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2012 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (4/6). It features Wojciech Szatkowski, Stanislav Macor, Jaroslav Michalko, Ladislav Sedivy, Mikulas Argalacs, Miroslav Jilek and others.- 2012
- Slovakia
- 30 min
Posledný z posledných is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Javorový Štít and Ostrý Štít. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2012 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (4/6). It features Wojciech Szatkowski, Stanislav Macor, Jaroslav Michalko, Ladislav Sedivy, Mikulas Argalacs, Miroslav Jilek and others.Climbing locations
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Posadnutí horami
Pavol Barabáš (2012)
Posadnutí horami is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mięguszowiecki Szczyt and Lomnický Štít. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2012 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (3/6). It features Wojciech Szatkowski, Jaroslav Slama, Mikulas Argalacs, Jaroslav Michalko, Jan Durana, Michal Gercak and others.- 2012
- Slovakia
- 29 min
Posadnutí horami is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mięguszowiecki Szczyt and Lomnický Štít. It was directed by Pavol Barabáš in 2012 and produced by K2 Studio. It is a part of the series Príbehy tatranských štítov (3/6). It features Wojciech Szatkowski, Jaroslav Slama, Mikulas Argalacs, Jaroslav Michalko, Jan Durana, Michal Gercak and others.Climbing locations
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