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Drama / Mountain Drama
Sauvetage - Saison 2
Jacques Malaterre (2002)
Sauvetage is a Swiss and French television series in twelve 50-minute episodes created by Pierre-Antoine Hiroz and Pascale Rocard, and broadcast from 16 June 2000 to 21 August 2002 on France 2 and TSR1. The series follows the daily life of a team of mountain rescuers and was entirely shot in and around the Chablais Valaisan region.Jacques Malaterre, Jean Quaratino
- 2002
- France, Switzerland
- 312 min
Sauvetage is a Swiss and French television series in twelve 50-minute episodes created by Pierre-Antoine Hiroz and Pascale Rocard, and broadcast from 16 June 2000 to 21 August 2002 on France 2 and TSR1. The series follows the daily life of a team of mountain rescuers and was entirely shot in and around the Chablais Valaisan region.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Kangchenjunga 8586
Denis Bertholet (1983)
In 1983, Denis Bertholet shot his last film. Kanchenjunga follows the swiss expedition. Because of avalanches and rockfall from the col, theyclimbed the first ice barrier directly by the 1980 Japanese route. On October 19, May and Bruchez established Camp IV in an ice cave on the north ridge at 23,950 feet and on the 20th dug a shelter in a snow bank at 25,250 feet on the great upper terrace. On October 21 they got to the summit in ten hours by the British route and returned to Camp V by moonlight. Rieben, Mayor and Michellod arrived at Camp V that same day, hoping to climb Yalung Kang.- 1983
- Switzerland
- 53 min
In 1983, Denis Bertholet shot his last film. Kanchenjunga follows the swiss expedition. Because of avalanches and rockfall from the col, theyclimbed the first ice barrier directly by the 1980 Japanese route. On October 19, May and Bruchez established Camp IV in an ice cave on the north ridge at 23,950 feet and on the 20th dug a shelter in a snow bank at 25,250 feet on the great upper terrace. On October 21 they got to the summit in ten hours by the British route and returned to Camp V by moonlight. Rieben, Mayor and Michellod arrived at Camp V that same day, hoping to climb Yalung Kang.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Expedition Hoggar 79
Louis Barby (1979)
Documentary of the 1979 expedition to the Atakor massif (Hoggar desert, Algeria), organized by the Geneva mountaineer Michel Vaucher. The group of climbers carry out the different climbs - nearly 10- with the help of experienced mountaineers Michel Vaucher and Jean-Blaise Fellay. They climb the summit of Adaouda (meaning finger in Tuareg, Tamahak) by several routes. Later, the climbers open a new route on the summits of the southern Tezoulegs. They discover the geological features, including the volcanic origin of the Atakor. Swiss mountaineers also meet the region's nomadic inhabitants, the Tuaregs, even though the latter are settling in the city of Tamanrasset.- 1979
- Switzerland
- 48 min
Documentary of the 1979 expedition to the Atakor massif (Hoggar desert, Algeria), organized by the Geneva mountaineer Michel Vaucher. The group of climbers carry out the different climbs - nearly 10- with the help of experienced mountaineers Michel Vaucher and Jean-Blaise Fellay. They climb the summit of Adaouda (meaning finger in Tuareg, Tamahak) by several routes. Later, the climbers open a new route on the summits of the southern Tezoulegs. They discover the geological features, including the volcanic origin of the Atakor. Swiss mountaineers also meet the region's nomadic inhabitants, the Tuaregs, even though the latter are settling in the city of Tamanrasset.Climbing locations
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Drama / Mountain Drama
Sauvetage - Saison 1
Jacques Malaterre (2000)
Sauvetage is a French series broadcast between 1999 and 2001 on France 2. She follows the interventions of Air Sauvetage members, who go to the rescue of people in danger in the mountains. The series was shot entirely in and around the Chablais Valaisan region.- 2000
- France, Switzerland
- 312 min
Sauvetage is a French series broadcast between 1999 and 2001 on France 2. She follows the interventions of Air Sauvetage members, who go to the rescue of people in danger in the mountains. The series was shot entirely in and around the Chablais Valaisan region.Climbing locations
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Drama / Fantasy
L'appel de la cave
Mathieu Mercier (1999)
An inhuman and eerie wail echoes over the high peaks, awakening two mountain climbers who have fallen asleep on top of a ridge. At day break, the climbers try to take refuge in a chalet, which strangely enough, doesn't exist on their map. The owner, a mountain dweller with an enigmatic attitude, welcomes them in.- 1999
- Switzerland
- 16 min
An inhuman and eerie wail echoes over the high peaks, awakening two mountain climbers who have fallen asleep on top of a ridge. At day break, the climbers try to take refuge in a chalet, which strangely enough, doesn't exist on their map. The owner, a mountain dweller with an enigmatic attitude, welcomes them in.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Live Broadcast
En direct du Cervin
(1965)
A climb to mark the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, live on TV. The programme, a coproduction of the Swiss, French, Italian and British televisions, was shown throughout Europe, in the United States and in Japan in a series of 5 broadcasts between 8 and 16h. This film is the reedited version by the french televison of all the broadcasts in a single program. Ian McNaught-Davis roped with the guide Heinrich Taugwalder and Jean Juge with Robert Bichler narrate the ascent while they climb by the original Whymper route. They follow the progression of Michel Darbellay and Hilti von Allmen who climb the north face by the Schmidt route. All them meet at the summit. Michel Vaucher, Yvette Vaucher and Othmar Kronig who were also ascending the north face are interviewed, and the program ends with the television teams descending the mountain. Ettore Bich and Paul Etter were ascended by the italian side.
- 1965
- France, Italy, Switzerland, UK
- 43 min
A climb to mark the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn, live on TV. The programme, a coproduction of the Swiss, French, Italian and British televisions, was shown throughout Europe, in the United States and in Japan in a series of 5 broadcasts between 8 and 16h. This film is the reedited version by the french televison of all the broadcasts in a single program. Ian McNaught-Davis roped with the guide Heinrich Taugwalder and Jean Juge with Robert Bichler narrate the ascent while they climb by the original Whymper route. They follow the progression of Michel Darbellay and Hilti von Allmen who climb the north face by the Schmidt route. All them meet at the summit. Michel Vaucher, Yvette Vaucher and Othmar Kronig who were also ascending the north face are interviewed, and the program ends with the television teams descending the mountain. Ettore Bich and Paul Etter were ascended by the italian side.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Making Of
Du Cervin a l'ecran
(1965)
In July 1965, to commemorate the first ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper, the television tries a big challenge: broadcast live in Eurovision the ascent of the summit. This report of the programme Carrefour presents very beautiful images of the preparation of this project, a real technical and human journey to the Matterhorn massif. More than 9 tons of audio-visual material are transported in record time up to more than 3,300 meters above sea level. The live coverage, made the 14th of july, was a coproduction of the Swiss, British, French and Italian televisions.
- 1965
- Switzerland
- 24 min
In July 1965, to commemorate the first ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper, the television tries a big challenge: broadcast live in Eurovision the ascent of the summit. This report of the programme Carrefour presents very beautiful images of the preparation of this project, a real technical and human journey to the Matterhorn massif. More than 9 tons of audio-visual material are transported in record time up to more than 3,300 meters above sea level. The live coverage, made the 14th of july, was a coproduction of the Swiss, British, French and Italian televisions.Climbing locations
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Drama / Thriller
Mémoire de glace
Pierre-Antoine Hiroz (2006)
In the sumptuous setting of the Mont Blanc, a family secret in the form of a perfectly conserved body has remained buried deep in the ice for 15 years. Its reappearance will spark off many emotions. Everyone had believed that Bertrand Santini had been living happily abroad all those years. The difficult task of solving the mystery surrounding Bertrand Santini’s death falls to Police Lieutenant Martin Le Kerrec. From false leads to good intuition, from false suspects to true revelations, the young policeman will gently but determinedly untangle the painful secret weighing down on two families who have lived a lie for fifteen years.- 2006
- France
- 90 min
In the sumptuous setting of the Mont Blanc, a family secret in the form of a perfectly conserved body has remained buried deep in the ice for 15 years. Its reappearance will spark off many emotions. Everyone had believed that Bertrand Santini had been living happily abroad all those years. The difficult task of solving the mystery surrounding Bertrand Santini’s death falls to Police Lieutenant Martin Le Kerrec. From false leads to good intuition, from false suspects to true revelations, the young policeman will gently but determinedly untangle the painful secret weighing down on two families who have lived a lie for fifteen years.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Eiger Nordwand
Pierre Simoni (1975)
Eiger Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Pierre Simoni in 1975 and produced by TSR. It is a part of the series Chronique montagne. It features Michel Vaucher, Pierre Geiger, Tom Gross, Michel Balmat and René Mayor.- 1975
- Switzerland
- 40 min
Eiger Nordwand is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Pierre Simoni in 1975 and produced by TSR. It is a part of the series Chronique montagne. It features Michel Vaucher, Pierre Geiger, Tom Gross, Michel Balmat and René Mayor.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Les piliers du rêve
Guy Meauxsoone (1987)
Patrick Cordier and Patrick Berhault combine efficiency with esthetics as they climb on the "Meteors" in Greece, traditionally mystical retreats for hermits and monks. Winner of the Best Film on Mountain Sports.- 1987
- France, Switzerland
- 22 min
Patrick Cordier and Patrick Berhault combine efficiency with esthetics as they climb on the "Meteors" in Greece, traditionally mystical retreats for hermits and monks. Winner of the Best Film on Mountain Sports.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Le troisième pôle
Jean Afanassieff (1987)
For the first time, two separate rope parties climb Everest in less than 48 hours and without oxygen.- 1987
- France
- 26 min
For the first time, two separate rope parties climb Everest in less than 48 hours and without oxygen.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
L'oiseau rare
Laurent Chevallier (1985)
L'oiseau rare is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gasherbrum Ii. It was directed by Laurent Chevallier in 1985 and produced by MC4. It features Abdul Karim 'Mister Karim'.- 1985
- France
- 26 min
L'oiseau rare is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Gasherbrum Ii. It was directed by Laurent Chevallier in 1985 and produced by MC4. It features Abdul Karim 'Mister Karim'.Climbing locations
