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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Der Mauerhakenstreit
Hansi Schlegel (1992)
Third episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner – Zwischen Himmel und Erde' by Hansi Schlegel and Reinhold Messner. In this episode, titled as 'The Wall Hook Controversy' Messner presents the ascent of the Totenkirchl west face by Hans Kammerlander.Hansi Schlegel, Reinhold Messner
- 1992
- Germany
- 25 min
Third episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner – Zwischen Himmel und Erde' by Hansi Schlegel and Reinhold Messner. In this episode, titled as 'The Wall Hook Controversy' Messner presents the ascent of the Totenkirchl west face by Hans Kammerlander.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Chronicle
Das Wunder vom Dachstein
Fritz Kalteis (2017)
In autumn 1985, an American member of the armed forces, Kenneth T. Czichowicz falls from the Dachstein Mountain and lies, badly injured, on the edge of the glacier. Twenty days and 19 nights cold, hungry, desperate and hallucinating, before he was finally found, more dead than alive. More than three decades later, his son Casey sets off to the Dachstein, tracing the footsteps of his father, which had nearly made him a half-orphan. Instead, it became worldwide famous as the 'Dachstein miracle'. The film starts with the victim’s desperate attempt to gain the attention of a snow-cat driver. At this moment, Kenneth had already survived two weeks after his fall on the edge of the ice, and vainly he had hoped to be discovered. Suffering incredible pains, he drags himself to a place, from where he thinks he must be seen – but in vain.- 2017
- Austria
- 90 min
In autumn 1985, an American member of the armed forces, Kenneth T. Czichowicz falls from the Dachstein Mountain and lies, badly injured, on the edge of the glacier. Twenty days and 19 nights cold, hungry, desperate and hallucinating, before he was finally found, more dead than alive. More than three decades later, his son Casey sets off to the Dachstein, tracing the footsteps of his father, which had nearly made him a half-orphan. Instead, it became worldwide famous as the 'Dachstein miracle'. The film starts with the victim’s desperate attempt to gain the attention of a snow-cat driver. At this moment, Kenneth had already survived two weeks after his fall on the edge of the ice, and vainly he had hoped to be discovered. Suffering incredible pains, he drags himself to a place, from where he thinks he must be seen – but in vain.Climbing locations
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Bergsteigen im Wandel der Zeit
Hansi Schlegel (1992)
Twelfth episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner – Zwischen Himmel und Erde' by Hansi Schlegel and Reinhold Messner. In this episode, titled as 'Mountaineering in the course of time' Messner presents the ascent of the Piz Badile by Hans Kammerlander, Ramona Rech, Hansi Kafmann and Oswald Santin.Bergsteigen im Wandel der Zeit
Hansi Schlegel, Reinhold Messner
- 1992
- Germany
- 25 min
Twelfth episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner – Zwischen Himmel und Erde' by Hansi Schlegel and Reinhold Messner. In this episode, titled as 'Mountaineering in the course of time' Messner presents the ascent of the Piz Badile by Hans Kammerlander, Ramona Rech, Hansi Kafmann and Oswald Santin.Climbing locations
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Berge, Kunst und Kitsch
Hansi Schlegel (1992)
Twentyfifht episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner – Zwischen Himmel und Erde' by Hansi Schlegel and Reinhold Messner. In this episode, titled as 'Mountains, art and kitsch' Messner presents the ascent of the Watzmann West Face by Ramona Rech and Hansi Kafmann.Hansi Schlegel, Reinhold Messner
- 1992
- Germany
- 26 min
Twentyfifht episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner – Zwischen Himmel und Erde' by Hansi Schlegel and Reinhold Messner. In this episode, titled as 'Mountains, art and kitsch' Messner presents the ascent of the Watzmann West Face by Ramona Rech and Hansi Kafmann.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Historical
Ama Dablam
Reinhold Messner (2017)
For locals, Nepalese Mt. Ama Dablam (6,814 m / 22,356 ft) is a holy mountain, for many others at least the world’s most beautiful. In 1978 Peter Hillary together with three friends hopes to open its west face, but the mountaineers are hit by an ice avalanche. Reinhold Messner and Oswald Oelz happen to be climbing on the same mountain on a different route. They terminate their tour immediately and try to achieve the impossible: to save the New Zealanders. A race against time ensues…- 2017
- Austria
- 47 min
For locals, Nepalese Mt. Ama Dablam (6,814 m / 22,356 ft) is a holy mountain, for many others at least the world’s most beautiful. In 1978 Peter Hillary together with three friends hopes to open its west face, but the mountaineers are hit by an ice avalanche. Reinhold Messner and Oswald Oelz happen to be climbing on the same mountain on a different route. They terminate their tour immediately and try to achieve the impossible: to save the New Zealanders. A race against time ensues…Climbing locations
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Abenteuer in Turkistan
Hansi Schlegel (1997)
Fourth episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner Abenteuer' by Hansi Schlegel and Bruce Hackforth. This episode chronicles the Messner's expedition to the Altai Mountains, Siberia to climb Belukha Mountain (4,506 m).Hansi Schlegel, Bruce Hackforth
- 1997
- Germany
- 43 min
Fourth episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner Abenteuer' by Hansi Schlegel and Bruce Hackforth. This episode chronicles the Messner's expedition to the Altai Mountains, Siberia to climb Belukha Mountain (4,506 m).Climbing locations
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Abenteuer in Afrika
Reinhold Messner (1997)
First episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner Abenteuer' by Hansi Schlegel and Bruce Hackforth. This episode chronicles the Messner's expedition to the Ruwenzori (5,119 m) in 1994.Reinhold Messner, Hansi Schlegel
- 1997
- Germany
- 44 min
First episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner Abenteuer' by Hansi Schlegel and Bruce Hackforth. This episode chronicles the Messner's expedition to the Ruwenzori (5,119 m) in 1994.Climbing locations
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Abenteuer Ama Dablam
Hansi Schlegel (1996)
Second episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner Abenteuer' by Hansi Schlegel and Bruce Hackforth. This episode chronicles the Hans Kammerlander Himalaya Expedition to Ama Dablam in 1995.Hansi Schlegel, Bruce Hackforth
- 1996
- Germany
- 43 min
Second episode of the series 'Reinhold Messner Abenteuer' by Hansi Schlegel and Bruce Hackforth. This episode chronicles the Hans Kammerlander Himalaya Expedition to Ama Dablam in 1995.Climbing locations
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Skitouren
Josef Hurton (1981)
Fourth episode of the series 'Für eine glückliche Rückkehr vom Berg' (For a happy return from the mountain) by Josef Hurton, about the prevention of mountain accidents. A five-part documentary series presented by Rudi Gamper and Reinhold Messner and filmed in the Ortler region. This episode, about the practice of ski mountaineering is titled Skitouren.- 1981
- Germany, Italy
Fourth episode of the series 'Für eine glückliche Rückkehr vom Berg' (For a happy return from the mountain) by Josef Hurton, about the prevention of mountain accidents. A five-part documentary series presented by Rudi Gamper and Reinhold Messner and filmed in the Ortler region. This episode, about the practice of ski mountaineering is titled Skitouren.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Peter Habeler
Werner Bertolan (2017)
On the 8th of May 1978, Peter Habeler becomes worldwide famous. Together with his roped partner Reinhold Messner, he is the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest without using oxygen bottles. Among the masterpieces of this top mountaineer one can rank most difficult tours in the Wilder Kaiser mountain range, being the first European on the Big Walls in the Californian Yosemite Valley, the biggest ascent of the Eiger North Face, the first ascent of an 8000m peak in Alpine style and successful ascents on three further 8000m summits. For his 75th birthday, he has a big goal: he wants to climb again the wall, which has been a highlight of his alpine career: the Eiger North Face. Habeler wants to dare his new attempt together with his disciple, David Lama.- 2017
- Austria, Germany
- 47 min
On the 8th of May 1978, Peter Habeler becomes worldwide famous. Together with his roped partner Reinhold Messner, he is the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest without using oxygen bottles. Among the masterpieces of this top mountaineer one can rank most difficult tours in the Wilder Kaiser mountain range, being the first European on the Big Walls in the Californian Yosemite Valley, the biggest ascent of the Eiger North Face, the first ascent of an 8000m peak in Alpine style and successful ascents on three further 8000m summits. For his 75th birthday, he has a big goal: he wants to climb again the wall, which has been a highlight of his alpine career: the Eiger North Face. Habeler wants to dare his new attempt together with his disciple, David Lama.Climbing locations
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L'uomo della trilogia
Mario Casella (2012)
A film portrait about Christophe Profit. Profit remembers his biggest mountaineering achievements: First full solo performance of the American Direct to the Drus (1982); Summer trilogy on the north faces of the Matterhorn-Eiger-Jorasses in a day (1985); First ascent of the North-West ridge of K2 with Pierre Béghin (1991). The film, by Mario Casella and produced for the Sottosopra series, includes archive footage of his great ascents.- 2012
- Switzerland
- 17 min
A film portrait about Christophe Profit. Profit remembers his biggest mountaineering achievements: First full solo performance of the American Direct to the Drus (1982); Summer trilogy on the north faces of the Matterhorn-Eiger-Jorasses in a day (1985); First ascent of the North-West ridge of K2 with Pierre Béghin (1991). The film, by Mario Casella and produced for the Sottosopra series, includes archive footage of his great ascents.Climbing locations
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Klettern im Fels
Josef Hurton (1981)
Second episode of the series 'Für eine glückliche Rückkehr vom Berg' (For a happy return from the mountain) by Josef Hurton, about the prevention of mountain accidents. A five-part documentary series presented by Rudi Gamper and Reinhold Messner and filmed in the Ortler region. This episode is titled Rock Climbing.- 1981
- Germany, Italy
Second episode of the series 'Für eine glückliche Rückkehr vom Berg' (For a happy return from the mountain) by Josef Hurton, about the prevention of mountain accidents. A five-part documentary series presented by Rudi Gamper and Reinhold Messner and filmed in the Ortler region. This episode is titled Rock Climbing.Climbing locations
