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Documentary / Portrait
Hoch-Tirol - Auf Skiern durch ein Paradies
Werner Bertolan (2016)
Steve House is one of the most prominent Alpinists of the last two decades. Light & fast has been his motto: climbing faster, with less gear and always pushing the limits—until reality hit him hard at Mount Temple. One mistake that almost ended his life. The near-death experience was reason enough for him to redefine his way of living and climbing. This documentary takes us on a very private and personal ski tour with Steve House through the Austrian Alps. Along the way, Steve shows his new 'grown up' self and leaves the old risk taker behind.Hoch-Tirol - Auf Skiern durch ein Paradies
- 2016
- Austria, Germany
- 47 min
Steve House is one of the most prominent Alpinists of the last two decades. Light & fast has been his motto: climbing faster, with less gear and always pushing the limits—until reality hit him hard at Mount Temple. One mistake that almost ended his life. The near-death experience was reason enough for him to redefine his way of living and climbing. This documentary takes us on a very private and personal ski tour with Steve House through the Austrian Alps. Along the way, Steve shows his new 'grown up' self and leaves the old risk taker behind.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Das Erbe der Berge
Andreas Nickel (2016)
The Messner Mountain Museum – 6 houses, 1 common topic: the relation between 'man and mountain', which is depicted from different points of view. This unique project has been developed for more than 20 years, and once Reinhold Messner named it his '15th Eight-thousand Meter Peak'. In this documentary, Reinhold Messner guides us through his museums and through his experiences and adventures all over the world. Outstanding collectibles and fascinating stories make this tour an exciting experience.- 2016
- Austria
- 51 min
The Messner Mountain Museum – 6 houses, 1 common topic: the relation between 'man and mountain', which is depicted from different points of view. This unique project has been developed for more than 20 years, and once Reinhold Messner named it his '15th Eight-thousand Meter Peak'. In this documentary, Reinhold Messner guides us through his museums and through his experiences and adventures all over the world. Outstanding collectibles and fascinating stories make this tour an exciting experience. -
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Cenzi von Ficker
Kurt Reindl (2016)
For many years, the Ushba in the Georgian Svaneti Region was considered to be the most difficult mountain in the world. More than 100 years ago, a Georgian prince had given this mighty 4,737 m high mountain to a young Austrian woman, a pioneer of Alpinism, Cenzi von Ficker. A Tyrolean woman of today sets off on the tracks of the Tyrolean woman from the past. The top alpinist Lisi Steurer repeats the route of Cenzi von Ficker on the Ushba in the Great Caucasus, and she learns numerous thrilling details about the 'Ushba-Girl'.- 2016
- Austria
- 47 min
For many years, the Ushba in the Georgian Svaneti Region was considered to be the most difficult mountain in the world. More than 100 years ago, a Georgian prince had given this mighty 4,737 m high mountain to a young Austrian woman, a pioneer of Alpinism, Cenzi von Ficker. A Tyrolean woman of today sets off on the tracks of the Tyrolean woman from the past. The top alpinist Lisi Steurer repeats the route of Cenzi von Ficker on the Ushba in the Great Caucasus, and she learns numerous thrilling details about the 'Ushba-Girl'.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Auf Skiern am Limit
Franz Hinterbrandner (2015)
Skiing untouched mountain faces is a sport which has always been reserved for only a few chosen ones, and where the mistakes are pitiless punished. The places for this kind of skiing are on the up to 60 degree steep north faces of the Schober massif and the Dolomites. The two protagonists Thomas Gaisbacher from Tyrol and Samuel Anthamatten from Zermatt, introduce the history behind such an extreme sport and show the input behind the scenes, the preparation in summer, the training and the scouting, before the real ‘drop’ in the steep slope can take place.Franz Hinterbrandner, Max Reichel
- 2015
- Austria, Germany
- 50 min
Skiing untouched mountain faces is a sport which has always been reserved for only a few chosen ones, and where the mistakes are pitiless punished. The places for this kind of skiing are on the up to 60 degree steep north faces of the Schober massif and the Dolomites. The two protagonists Thomas Gaisbacher from Tyrol and Samuel Anthamatten from Zermatt, introduce the history behind such an extreme sport and show the input behind the scenes, the preparation in summer, the training and the scouting, before the real ‘drop’ in the steep slope can take place.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
The Art of Building Routes
Claudius Spieth (2012)
In this episode of Climbing Chronicles we're in Kranj, Slovenia for another World Cup stop. Sean McColl looks to achieve his first victory of the season, and we also visit multiple boulder world champion, Anna Stohr. Lastly, we check out the intricate art of building routes for competition.- 2012
- Austria, Germany
- 12 min
In this episode of Climbing Chronicles we're in Kranj, Slovenia for another World Cup stop. Sean McColl looks to achieve his first victory of the season, and we also visit multiple boulder world champion, Anna Stohr. Lastly, we check out the intricate art of building routes for competition.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Spielplatz der Extreme
Franz Hinterbrandner (2015)
French Provence is home to one of the most spectacular and exceptional places in Europe: the Verdon Gorge. For decades, it has been an Eldorado for extreme sports enthusiasts who pursue their passion on the steep walls, the wild river and the airy heights. Stefan Glowacz and Christian Schlesener, two professional alpinists from Bavaria, have been trying their luck on one of the most difficult multi-rope routes in the gorge for over ten years and have failed countless times, yet they keep coming back. Like the kayakers, slackliners and paragliders. All athletes are united by a passion for adventure. But the shared moments and the experience of nature will also shape their memories of the gorge.Franz Hinterbrandner, Max Reichel
- 2015
- Austria
- 50 min
French Provence is home to one of the most spectacular and exceptional places in Europe: the Verdon Gorge. For decades, it has been an Eldorado for extreme sports enthusiasts who pursue their passion on the steep walls, the wild river and the airy heights. Stefan Glowacz and Christian Schlesener, two professional alpinists from Bavaria, have been trying their luck on one of the most difficult multi-rope routes in the gorge for over ten years and have failed countless times, yet they keep coming back. Like the kayakers, slackliners and paragliders. All athletes are united by a passion for adventure. But the shared moments and the experience of nature will also shape their memories of the gorge.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Preparing for Competition
Claudius Spieth (2012)
In this episode of Climbing Chronicles we're in Barcelona, Spain, where the world's best climbers will compete for the top spot in the finals of the World Cup series of Lead Climbing. We also accompany climber David Lama on one of his alpine expeditions.- 2012
- Austria, Germany
- 13 min
In this episode of Climbing Chronicles we're in Barcelona, Spain, where the world's best climbers will compete for the top spot in the finals of the World Cup series of Lead Climbing. We also accompany climber David Lama on one of his alpine expeditions.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Peter Ressmann - Eine Widmung
Gerald Salmina (2013)
Peter Ressmann was an experienced alpinist - during a routine exercise in 2010 he died in an accident. The portrait shows how Ressmann developed from a Kitzbühel boy to a mountaineer on the one hand, but above all to a straightforward and grounded person on the other. Mountain partners like Axel Naglich remember this unique mountaineer, who was not only known and appreciated for the longest ski run from Mount St. Elias.- 2013
- Austria
- 50 min
Peter Ressmann was an experienced alpinist - during a routine exercise in 2010 he died in an accident. The portrait shows how Ressmann developed from a Kitzbühel boy to a mountaineer on the one hand, but above all to a straightforward and grounded person on the other. Mountain partners like Axel Naglich remember this unique mountaineer, who was not only known and appreciated for the longest ski run from Mount St. Elias.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Biographical
Peter Aufschnaiter
Fritz Kirchberger (2013)
Peter Auschnaiter from Tyrol took part in the first German Himalayan expeditions in 1929 and 1931 and then led the Nanga-Parbat expedition in 1939. There he was captured together with Heinrich Harrer and fled to Tibet. In Lhasa, the agricultural scientist became a development aid worker. The film wants to snatch Aufschnaiter and above all his achievements for the peoples of the Himalayas from oblivion.- 2013
- Austria
- 87 min
Peter Auschnaiter from Tyrol took part in the first German Himalayan expeditions in 1929 and 1931 and then led the Nanga-Parbat expedition in 1939. There he was captured together with Heinrich Harrer and fled to Tibet. In Lhasa, the agricultural scientist became a development aid worker. The film wants to snatch Aufschnaiter and above all his achievements for the peoples of the Himalayas from oblivion.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Nanga Parbat - Schicksalsberg
Andreas Nickel (2014)
The Nanga Parbat, 8,125 m, the 9th highest mountain on earth, the 'naked mountain'. Known as the fateful mountain of the Germans, it was climbed for the first time in 1953 by the Tyrolean Hermann Buhl. Numerous German expeditions failed before that. In this Bergwelten episode, Reinhold Messner presents the eight-thousander from his perspective and shows the uniqueness of this mountain in the Western Himalayas (Pakistan), which also became his personal mountain of fate.- 2014
- Austria, Germany
- 51 min
The Nanga Parbat, 8,125 m, the 9th highest mountain on earth, the 'naked mountain'. Known as the fateful mountain of the Germans, it was climbed for the first time in 1953 by the Tyrolean Hermann Buhl. Numerous German expeditions failed before that. In this Bergwelten episode, Reinhold Messner presents the eight-thousander from his perspective and shows the uniqueness of this mountain in the Western Himalayas (Pakistan), which also became his personal mountain of fate.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Mythos Everest
Andreas Nickel (2013)
For the anniversary year of the first ascent of the highest mountain on earth ServusTV broadcasts a special edition of Bergwelten. In this gripping documentary, alpine legend Reinhold Messner presents the milestones in the history of Mount Everest - from the great successes and tragedies to today's '8000er package tourism'. In this special edition we also show current pictures from the base camp, where up to 1,000 mountaineers are expected for the anniversary.- 2013
- Austria
- 50 min
For the anniversary year of the first ascent of the highest mountain on earth ServusTV broadcasts a special edition of Bergwelten. In this gripping documentary, alpine legend Reinhold Messner presents the milestones in the history of Mount Everest - from the great successes and tragedies to today's '8000er package tourism'. In this special edition we also show current pictures from the base camp, where up to 1,000 mountaineers are expected for the anniversary.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Leading to Boulder
Claudius Spieth (2012)
In the second episode of Climbing Chronicles, we head over to the Lead Climbing World Cup in the US, to see if Jakob Schubert can gain his sixth victory in a row. Next, we travel with Nalle Hukkataival around the world, in search of the best boulder spots. Lastly, we go deep water soloing in Brazil.- 2012
- Austria, Germany
- 13 min
In the second episode of Climbing Chronicles, we head over to the Lead Climbing World Cup in the US, to see if Jakob Schubert can gain his sixth victory in a row. Next, we travel with Nalle Hukkataival around the world, in search of the best boulder spots. Lastly, we go deep water soloing in Brazil.Climbing locations
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