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Documentary / Climbing Journal
A fistful of steel
Dave Robertson (2004)
A fistful of steel is a documentary about mixed climbing that takes place in Ouray and Ueschenen. It was directed by Neil Handyside in 2004 and produced by EDV production. It features Scott Muir, Chris Cubitt, Dave MacLeod, Matt Spencely, Ueli Steck, Ryan Nelson and others.Dave Robertson, Iain White, Neil Handyside
- 2004
- UK
- 60 min
A fistful of steel is a documentary about mixed climbing that takes place in Ouray and Ueschenen. It was directed by Neil Handyside in 2004 and produced by EDV production. It features Scott Muir, Chris Cubitt, Dave MacLeod, Matt Spencely, Ueli Steck, Ryan Nelson and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Pura vida
Migueltxo Molina (2012)
All part of a real event that occurred in the south face of Mount Annapurna. A basque mountaineer sick in Camp IV, at seven thousand feet high. Over the next four days, famous climbers from more than ten countries are trying to rescue him alive, in a move that is unprecedented in the history of Himalayan. This film uses these four days as a structural element on which to build a message of solidarity, teamwork, honesty and intense life. A unique rescue operation in the most dangerous mountain of the Himalayas. A film about love of life, friendship and action, passion and truth that encourages living life a full.Migueltxo Molina, Pablo Iraburu
- 2012
- Spain
- 84 min
All part of a real event that occurred in the south face of Mount Annapurna. A basque mountaineer sick in Camp IV, at seven thousand feet high. Over the next four days, famous climbers from more than ten countries are trying to rescue him alive, in a move that is unprecedented in the history of Himalayan. This film uses these four days as a structural element on which to build a message of solidarity, teamwork, honesty and intense life. A unique rescue operation in the most dangerous mountain of the Himalayas. A film about love of life, friendship and action, passion and truth that encourages living life a full.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Swiss guides in the Canadian Rockies - Beyond adventure
Josias Tschanz (2013)
Around 1900, the Canadian Rocky Mountains were merely viewed as an obstacle. Thanks to the ingenuity and passion of generations of Swiss Mountain Guides, this is no longer the case. The legendary Swiss Guides have conquered the highest peaks in daring first ascents, they have brought to Canada their mountaineering skills and expertise in mountain rescue and avalanche safety. They have instilled a mountain culture that has left a lasting legacy on the region. The film tells the story of these iconic pioneers whose contributions to Canadian mountain culture will never be forgotten.Swiss guides in the Canadian Rockies - Beyond adventure
- 2013
- Canada
- 27 min
Around 1900, the Canadian Rocky Mountains were merely viewed as an obstacle. Thanks to the ingenuity and passion of generations of Swiss Mountain Guides, this is no longer the case. The legendary Swiss Guides have conquered the highest peaks in daring first ascents, they have brought to Canada their mountaineering skills and expertise in mountain rescue and avalanche safety. They have instilled a mountain culture that has left a lasting legacy on the region. The film tells the story of these iconic pioneers whose contributions to Canadian mountain culture will never be forgotten.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Der schnellste Mann am Berg
Jacqueline Schwerzmann (2011)
Ueli Steck is known as one of the best solo climbers in the world, always ready to take a well calculated risk. This film portrays the 34-year old Swiss on the quest of his personal limit, when he tries to push the limits of modern alpinism. Spectacular images show him on his speed ascents on the Eiger, the Matterhorn and Grandes Jorasses. In addition, Steck meets the American Alex Honnold, in order to try a speed climb on the famous Nose in the Yosemite. Steck dreams of implementing his speed climbing skills on the huge 8000 m wall, after having failed on the Annapurna before.- 2011
- Switzerland
- 50 min
Ueli Steck is known as one of the best solo climbers in the world, always ready to take a well calculated risk. This film portrays the 34-year old Swiss on the quest of his personal limit, when he tries to push the limits of modern alpinism. Spectacular images show him on his speed ascents on the Eiger, the Matterhorn and Grandes Jorasses. In addition, Steck meets the American Alex Honnold, in order to try a speed climb on the famous Nose in the Yosemite. Steck dreams of implementing his speed climbing skills on the huge 8000 m wall, after having failed on the Annapurna before.Climbing locations
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Tre passi nel regno del fantastico
Romolo Nottaris (2005)
Three generations of swiss climbers, at an hypothetical base camp, share the emotions they have experienced in their solo climbing and talk about the possible evolution of this hard and select discipline. The three protagonists are: Erhard Loretan, third man in climbing all the 14 eight-thousands; Ueli Steck, who is considered among the greatest climbers at the moment both on rock and ice; and Simon Anthamatten, a young promise of Swiss mountaineering, who has already demonstrated his drive and strong personality.Tre passi nel regno del fantastico
Romolo Nottaris, Gianluigi Quarti
- 2005
- Switzerland
- 26 min
Three generations of swiss climbers, at an hypothetical base camp, share the emotions they have experienced in their solo climbing and talk about the possible evolution of this hard and select discipline. The three protagonists are: Erhard Loretan, third man in climbing all the 14 eight-thousands; Ueli Steck, who is considered among the greatest climbers at the moment both on rock and ice; and Simon Anthamatten, a young promise of Swiss mountaineering, who has already demonstrated his drive and strong personality.Climbing locations
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Eiger - Wall of death
Steve Robinson (2010)
The history of one of the world's most challenging mountains, the Eiger, and its infamous north face. Drawing on rich archive footage, amazing time-lapse photography, stunning cinematography and dramatic narrative, this film captures the essence of the Eiger and its unique personality. Interviews with mountaineering greats Sir Chris Bonington, Ueli Steck, Stephen Venables and Andy Cave are combined with a contemporary journey up the North Face by top British climbers Kenton Cool and Neil Brodie.- 2010
- UK
- 60 min
The history of one of the world's most challenging mountains, the Eiger, and its infamous north face. Drawing on rich archive footage, amazing time-lapse photography, stunning cinematography and dramatic narrative, this film captures the essence of the Eiger and its unique personality. Interviews with mountaineering greats Sir Chris Bonington, Ueli Steck, Stephen Venables and Andy Cave are combined with a contemporary journey up the North Face by top British climbers Kenton Cool and Neil Brodie.Climbing locations
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