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Documentary / Portrait
Eric Escoffier - La fureur de vivre
Bertrand Delapierre (2019)
The 'Escoffier style' is a unique cocktail of grace, speed and nerve. Minimal equipment, no tiresome need for recognition, no stress but instead betting it all on the very limits of what is thought possible along with an established daredevil reputation. Being independent, fast-paced, improvising, these were the rules he lived by. From 1985 onwards, everything he did was a success: delta, firsts, climbing, race driving... As he liked to say: "Nothing is impossible". He seemed indestructible. However, on 11 September 1987, a car accident left him hemiplegic, but not to be defeated, he soon set numerous goals.Eric Escoffier - La fureur de vivre
Bertrand Delapierre, Séverine Gauci
- 2019
- France
- 52 min
The 'Escoffier style' is a unique cocktail of grace, speed and nerve. Minimal equipment, no tiresome need for recognition, no stress but instead betting it all on the very limits of what is thought possible along with an established daredevil reputation. Being independent, fast-paced, improvising, these were the rules he lived by. From 1985 onwards, everything he did was a success: delta, firsts, climbing, race driving... As he liked to say: "Nothing is impossible". He seemed indestructible. However, on 11 September 1987, a car accident left him hemiplegic, but not to be defeated, he soon set numerous goals.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Sonam Ri - Le sommet porte-bonheur
Stéphane Schaffter (2014)
An expedition to northern India, in Zanskar, under the theme of the transmission of knowledge between 2 Himalayan guides: Stéphane Schaffter and Pierre Morand, and 3 young and talented riders, Christelle Marceau, Laura Bolheber and Jeremy Pernet. Apotheosis, the adventure will be crowned with success by the opening of a 6'500 meters virgin in the unknown valley of Reru. The team will call it the Sonami Ri or Lucky Charms, translated.Sonam Ri - Le sommet porte-bonheur
Stéphane Schaffter, Sandy Palenzuela
- 2014
- Switzerland
- 54 min
An expedition to northern India, in Zanskar, under the theme of the transmission of knowledge between 2 Himalayan guides: Stéphane Schaffter and Pierre Morand, and 3 young and talented riders, Christelle Marceau, Laura Bolheber and Jeremy Pernet. Apotheosis, the adventure will be crowned with success by the opening of a 6'500 meters virgin in the unknown valley of Reru. The team will call it the Sonami Ri or Lucky Charms, translated.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Qomolangma
Jean Afanassieff (1984)
In 1983, a French expedition, led by Yannick Seigneur and including Jean Afanassieff, left for Tibet to climb the western ridge of Everest on the Chinese side in alpine style. Jean Afanassieff films the Tibetan population between tradition, religion and modernity and tells us about this expedition.Jean Afanassieff, Bernard Prud'homme
- 1984
- France
- 30 min
In 1983, a French expedition, led by Yannick Seigneur and including Jean Afanassieff, left for Tibet to climb the western ridge of Everest on the Chinese side in alpine style. Jean Afanassieff films the Tibetan population between tradition, religion and modernity and tells us about this expedition.Climbing locations
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La montagne nue - Version longue
Jean Afanassieff (1982)
This is a report of a Himalayan expedition that attempted to conquer the South-East pillar of Nanga Parbat in the spring of 1982. The film is based on a report of the expedition but there is also a historical presentation of Nanga Parbat in the narrative. A film by Jean Afanassieff. There is a 27 minutes version of the same documentary.La montagne nue - Version longue
- 1982
- France
- 52 min
This is a report of a Himalayan expedition that attempted to conquer the South-East pillar of Nanga Parbat in the spring of 1982. The film is based on a report of the expedition but there is also a historical presentation of Nanga Parbat in the narrative. A film by Jean Afanassieff. There is a 27 minutes version of the same documentary.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
La montagne nue
Jean Afanassieff (1982)
La montagne nue is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat and Aiguille Du Midi. It was directed by Jean Afanassieff in 1982 and produced by Jean Afanassieff. It features Jean Afanassieff, Yannick Seigneur, Stéphane Schaffter, Michael Hoffmann, Bernard Prud'homme, Reiner Pickl and others.- 1982
- France
- 27 min
La montagne nue is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nanga Parbat and Aiguille Du Midi. It was directed by Jean Afanassieff in 1982 and produced by Jean Afanassieff. It features Jean Afanassieff, Yannick Seigneur, Stéphane Schaffter, Michael Hoffmann, Bernard Prud'homme, Reiner Pickl and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Everest turbo - La tentation
Bernard Germain (1989)
Everest turbo - La tentation is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Bernard Germain in 1989 and produced by MC4. It features Eric Escoffier, Christine Janin, Frédéric Ancey, Michel Fauquet and Stéphane Schaffter.- 1989
- France
- 26 min
Everest turbo - La tentation is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Bernard Germain in 1989 and produced by MC4. It features Eric Escoffier, Christine Janin, Frédéric Ancey, Michel Fauquet and Stéphane Schaffter.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
L'Everest à tout prix
Jean Afanassieff (1999)
Twenty years after his victorious ascent to Everest, the first for a French, Pierre Mazaud returns to Nepal and makes the journey from Kathmandu to the foot of the roof of the world. He is accompanied by Jean Afanassief who accompanied him during his victorious attempt in 1978. The film traces the history of Everest's ascents and the technological and sporting evolutions and revolutions that marked this epic. It also focuses on the consequences of globalization and the Himalayan adventure on the lives of Nepalese, the empowerment of Sherpas; it also raises the question of the consequences of this rapid evolution on safety and the environment.- 1999
- France
- 57 min
Twenty years after his victorious ascent to Everest, the first for a French, Pierre Mazaud returns to Nepal and makes the journey from Kathmandu to the foot of the roof of the world. He is accompanied by Jean Afanassief who accompanied him during his victorious attempt in 1978. The film traces the history of Everest's ascents and the technological and sporting evolutions and revolutions that marked this epic. It also focuses on the consequences of globalization and the Himalayan adventure on the lives of Nepalese, the empowerment of Sherpas; it also raises the question of the consequences of this rapid evolution on safety and the environment.Climbing locations
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Everest 1952-2002 - Le rêve achevé
Stéphane Schaffter (2002)
In 1952 Raymond Lambert and Tensing Norgay reach a height of about 8,595 metres (28,199 ft) on the southeast ridge of Mount Everest, setting a new climbing altitude record, opening up a new route to Mount Everest and paving the way for further successes by other expeditions. 50 years later, in 2002, Yves Lambert, the son of Raymond Lambert, and Tashi Tensing, the grandson of Tensing Norgay, reach the summit of Everest in a commemorative expedition organized by Stéphane Schaffter.Everest 1952-2002 - Le rêve achevé
Stéphane Schaffter, Bernard Robert-Charrue
- 2002
- Switzerland
- 60 min
In 1952 Raymond Lambert and Tensing Norgay reach a height of about 8,595 metres (28,199 ft) on the southeast ridge of Mount Everest, setting a new climbing altitude record, opening up a new route to Mount Everest and paving the way for further successes by other expeditions. 50 years later, in 2002, Yves Lambert, the son of Raymond Lambert, and Tashi Tensing, the grandson of Tensing Norgay, reach the summit of Everest in a commemorative expedition organized by Stéphane Schaffter.Climbing locations
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