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Documentary / Report
Anatomie d'une première
Jacques Ertaud (1966)
In February 1966, Pierre Mazeaud and Lucien Berardini attempt a difficult first ascent to one of the peaks of Garet El Djenoun, in the Hoggar Massif, a chain of mountains located in the west of the Sahara, south of Algeria. The mountain has remained untouched since the expedition of Roger Frison-Roche in 1935. The documentary, superbly cinematographed by the René Vernadet, won the Grand Prix at the Trento Film Festival in 1996.- 1966
- France
- 32 min
In February 1966, Pierre Mazeaud and Lucien Berardini attempt a difficult first ascent to one of the peaks of Garet El Djenoun, in the Hoggar Massif, a chain of mountains located in the west of the Sahara, south of Algeria. The mountain has remained untouched since the expedition of Roger Frison-Roche in 1935. The documentary, superbly cinematographed by the René Vernadet, won the Grand Prix at the Trento Film Festival in 1996.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Report
A la conquête du Jannu
Jacques Ertaud (1962)
A report documenting the efforts made by a French expedition led by Lionel Terray to conquer an inaccessible peak of the Himalayas, the small Jannu, 7710 meters high. After a first attempt in 1959, finally in 1962 the goal was reached, at the cost of extenuating efforts, hardships, dangers and obstacles of all kinds. On April 27, Robert Paragot, Paul Keller, René Desmaison, and Sherpa Gyalzen Mitchu set foot on the summit, followed the next day by Jean Ravier, Lionel Terray, and Sherpa Wangdi. The documentary is a report by the French television broadcasted within the program 'Les coulisses de l'exploit' (Behind the scenes).- 1962
- France
- 11 min
A report documenting the efforts made by a French expedition led by Lionel Terray to conquer an inaccessible peak of the Himalayas, the small Jannu, 7710 meters high. After a first attempt in 1959, finally in 1962 the goal was reached, at the cost of extenuating efforts, hardships, dangers and obstacles of all kinds. On April 27, Robert Paragot, Paul Keller, René Desmaison, and Sherpa Gyalzen Mitchu set foot on the summit, followed the next day by Jean Ravier, Lionel Terray, and Sherpa Wangdi. The documentary is a report by the French television broadcasted within the program 'Les coulisses de l'exploit' (Behind the scenes).Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Jannu, chronique d'une conquête
René Vernadet (1962)
The film documents the efforts made by French mountaineers to conquer an impervious peak of the Himalayas, the small Jannu, 7710 meters high. After a first attempt in 1959, finally last year the goal was reached, at the cost of extenuating efforts, hardships, dangers and obstacles of all kinds.Jannu, chronique d'une conquête
- 1962
- France
- 45 min
The film documents the efforts made by French mountaineers to conquer an impervious peak of the Himalayas, the small Jannu, 7710 meters high. After a first attempt in 1959, finally last year the goal was reached, at the cost of extenuating efforts, hardships, dangers and obstacles of all kinds.Climbing locations
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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 / Climbing Journal
Ski fantastique
René Vernadet (1976)
Ski fantastique is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Couloir Gervasutti. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1976. It features Anselme Baud.- 1976
- France
Ski fantastique is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Couloir Gervasutti. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1976. It features Anselme Baud.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Le pilier du ciel
René Vernadet (1979)
Le pilier du ciel is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Les Drus. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1979 and produced by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features GMHM.- 1979
- France
- 26 min
Le pilier du ciel is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Les Drus. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1979 and produced by Antenne 2. It is a part of the series Carnets de l'aventure. It features GMHM.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Le Monde de Gaston Rébuffat
Gilles Chappaz (2009)
Le Monde de Gaston Rébuffat is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gendarme Du Pic Du Roc and Grande Candelle. It was directed by Gilles Chappaz in 2009 and produced by Seven Doc. It features Christophe Profit, Françoise Rébuffat, Thierry Renault, Jean-Olivier Majastre, René Vernadet, Sam Beaugey and others.Gilles Chappaz, Denis Steinberg
- 2009
- France
- 51 min
Le Monde de Gaston Rébuffat is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gendarme Du Pic Du Roc and Grande Candelle. It was directed by Gilles Chappaz in 2009 and produced by Seven Doc. It features Christophe Profit, Françoise Rébuffat, Thierry Renault, Jean-Olivier Majastre, René Vernadet, Sam Beaugey and others.Climbing locations
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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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Le Pilier du Frêney
René Desmaison (1968)
Le Pilier du Frêney is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Pilier Du Freney and Haut Bouffet. It was directed by René Desmaison in 1968. It features René Desmaison, Robert Flematti and Michel Lascard.- 1968
- France
- 42 min
Le Pilier du Frêney is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Pilier Du Freney and Haut Bouffet. It was directed by René Desmaison in 1968. It features René Desmaison, Robert Flematti and Michel Lascard.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Jannu 1959
René Vernadet (1959)
Jannu 1959 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Jannu. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1959 and produced by Fédération Française de la Montagne. It features Guido Magnone, Lionel Terray, André Bertrand, René Desmaison, Jean Franco, Pierre Leroux and others.- 1959
- France
- 24 min
Jannu 1959 is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Jannu. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1959 and produced by Fédération Française de la Montagne. It features Guido Magnone, Lionel Terray, André Bertrand, René Desmaison, Jean Franco, Pierre Leroux and others.Climbing locations
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Expédition française en Himalaya
René Vernadet (1975)
Expédition française en Himalaya is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Tawoche. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1975. It features Yannick Seigneur, Paul Gendre, Louis Dubost, Jacques Burgirard, Jean-Christian Michel, Serge Cachat and others.Expédition française en Himalaya
- 1975
- France
- 28 min
Expédition française en Himalaya is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Tawoche. It was directed by René Vernadet in 1975. It features Yannick Seigneur, Paul Gendre, Louis Dubost, Jacques Burgirard, Jean-Christian Michel, Serge Cachat and others.Climbing locations
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Drama / Comedy
A l'assaut de la tour Eiffel
Alain Pol (1947)
A l'assaut de la tour Eiffel is a drama about urban climbing that takes place in Tour Eiffel. It was directed by Alain Pol in 1947 and produced by Le monde en images. It features Pierre Allain, Jacques Poincenot, Guy Poulet, René Ferlet and René Fluet.- 1947
- France
- 23 min
A l'assaut de la tour Eiffel is a drama about urban climbing that takes place in Tour Eiffel. It was directed by Alain Pol in 1947 and produced by Le monde en images. It features Pierre Allain, Jacques Poincenot, Guy Poulet, René Ferlet and René Fluet.Climbing locations
