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Documentary / Historical
Tatort Matterhorn
Gieri Venzin (2015)
The Matterhorn. An invincible mountain - until 150 years ago. It all changed on the 14th July 1865, when two mountaineer groups raced to the top, wanting to be the first to reach the peak of the majestic mountain. The British-Swiss team were victorious. But the triumph soon turned into tragedy. During the descent, four mountaineers tragically died. But was it an unfortunate accident, or sabotage? Or even murder?
The documentary «Tatort Matterhorn» - produced by the Swiss television channel SRF - tries to solve the case that led to the dramatic happenings on the Swiss Alps.- 2015
- Germany
- 87 min
The Matterhorn. An invincible mountain - until 150 years ago. It all changed on the 14th July 1865, when two mountaineer groups raced to the top, wanting to be the first to reach the peak of the majestic mountain. The British-Swiss team were victorious. But the triumph soon turned into tragedy. During the descent, four mountaineers tragically died. But was it an unfortunate accident, or sabotage? Or even murder?
The documentary «Tatort Matterhorn» - produced by the Swiss television channel SRF - tries to solve the case that led to the dramatic happenings on the Swiss Alps.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
13 faces du Valais
Yannick Bacher (2017)
13 Faces du Valais is a journey through the heart of The canton of Valais, Switzerland. From the high peaks to the mouth of the Rhône. 13 faces and 13 facets, revealed during a journey over four seasons and told by 13 encounters through 13 districts. Through the eyes of these 13 characters, we discover “their” Valais; enthusiastic, dynamic, and athletic. The film is dotted with testimonials and authenticity while following the flow of the water.Yannick Bacher, David Carlier, David Arnaud
- 2017
- Switzerland
- 88 min
13 Faces du Valais is a journey through the heart of The canton of Valais, Switzerland. From the high peaks to the mouth of the Rhône. 13 faces and 13 facets, revealed during a journey over four seasons and told by 13 encounters through 13 districts. Through the eyes of these 13 characters, we discover “their” Valais; enthusiastic, dynamic, and athletic. The film is dotted with testimonials and authenticity while following the flow of the water.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Treffpunkt Gipfelkreuz
Wilhelm Zurbrügg (2010)
This beautifully produced travel/adventure documentary features stunning photography as it follows several mountain climbers as they attempt to summit Weisshorn, one of the highest peaks in the Swiss Alps. Witness how their struggles and triumphs become powerful metaphors for their faith journeys. Spiritual seekers will be challenged and inspired by the life lessons. The fantastic pictures and the music fascinate and express what many people experience in nature: amazement, respect, awe, gratitude, peace, passion...Wilhelm Zurbrügg, Marc Villiger, Köbi Julen
- 2010
- Germany
- 43 min
This beautifully produced travel/adventure documentary features stunning photography as it follows several mountain climbers as they attempt to summit Weisshorn, one of the highest peaks in the Swiss Alps. Witness how their struggles and triumphs become powerful metaphors for their faith journeys. Spiritual seekers will be challenged and inspired by the life lessons. The fantastic pictures and the music fascinate and express what many people experience in nature: amazement, respect, awe, gratitude, peace, passion...Climbing locations
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Ushba
Guido Perrini (2017)
Late season 2017. Samuel Anthamatten, Markus Eder, & Leo Slemett head to Svaneti Georgia to hopefully climb Ushba and make a first descent on skis. This mystical 4710m mountain in the Caucasus Mountains is very remote and must be accessed on foot. Before the ascent the crew gets to warm up the legs and experience some of the best skiing they have ever had in a wild heli-ski session in epic conditions.- 2017
- Switzerland
- 13 min
Late season 2017. Samuel Anthamatten, Markus Eder, & Leo Slemett head to Svaneti Georgia to hopefully climb Ushba and make a first descent on skis. This mystical 4710m mountain in the Caucasus Mountains is very remote and must be accessed on foot. Before the ascent the crew gets to warm up the legs and experience some of the best skiing they have ever had in a wild heli-ski session in epic conditions.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
I fratelli del Cervino
Mario Casella (2012)
The Anthamatten family lives in the shadow of the Matterhorn, the legendary peak and symbol of the perfect mountain. Three brothers and a sister who, as children with their parents, used to walk among the glaciers and huts of the Zermatt region. Today Simon and Samuel are two of the stars of world mountaineering, Martin is a professional ski mountaineer who has also won the prestigious 'Patrouille des glaciers' among other competitions, while Marilia, her sister, is a telemark enthusiast and works in a sports shop.- 2012
- Switzerland
- 15 min
The Anthamatten family lives in the shadow of the Matterhorn, the legendary peak and symbol of the perfect mountain. Three brothers and a sister who, as children with their parents, used to walk among the glaciers and huts of the Zermatt region. Today Simon and Samuel are two of the stars of world mountaineering, Martin is a professional ski mountaineer who has also won the prestigious 'Patrouille des glaciers' among other competitions, while Marilia, her sister, is a telemark enthusiast and works in a sports shop.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 / Expedition Journal
Höhenflug
Roman Droux (2008)
Twelve young and gifted alpinists, five geologists and four top-notch mountain guides dare a unique expedition in Patagonia. On behalf of the researchers the young alpinists get rock samples from the up to 1000-meter high granite spires of the Paine-Massive. The impeding challenge for the mountaineers is massive: Severe bigwall-climbing, unsettled weather, stormy winds wearing ropes and nerves – and a disaster that brings the group to its emotional limit.- 2008
- Switzerland
- 52 min
Twelve young and gifted alpinists, five geologists and four top-notch mountain guides dare a unique expedition in Patagonia. On behalf of the researchers the young alpinists get rock samples from the up to 1000-meter high granite spires of the Paine-Massive. The impeding challenge for the mountaineers is massive: Severe bigwall-climbing, unsettled weather, stormy winds wearing ropes and nerves – and a disaster that brings the group to its emotional limit.Climbing locations
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No pain, no gain
Andi Hechenberger (2004)
No pain, no gain is a documentary about dry tooling that takes place in Pitztaler Glacier. It was directed by Andi Hechenberger in 2004 and produced by Black Diamond. It features Samuel Anthamatten, Simon Anthamatten, Jack Mueller, Petra Mueller, Ines Papert, Sandra Wielebnowski and others.- 2004
- Austria
- 20 min
No pain, no gain is a documentary about dry tooling that takes place in Pitztaler Glacier. It was directed by Andi Hechenberger in 2004 and produced by Black Diamond. It features Samuel Anthamatten, Simon Anthamatten, Jack Mueller, Petra Mueller, Ines Papert, Sandra Wielebnowski and others.Climbing locations
