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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 / Portrait
Reinhold Messner - Heimat. Berge. Abenteuer.
Markus Augé (2019)
The world's most famous mountaineer and adventurer, Reinhold Messner, has repeatedly tested and surpassed his own limits. Born in 1944 in South Tyrol, a region between two countries, he is a convinced European. This documentary series explores his homeland in five episodes. It's a spectacular journey into the mountainous world of South Tyrol, which has shaped him since his early childhood. In breathtaking images, the panorama of an unprecedented life in and with the mountains unfolds at the same time.Reinhold Messner - Heimat. Berge. Abenteuer.
- 2019
- Germany, Italy
- 130 min
The world's most famous mountaineer and adventurer, Reinhold Messner, has repeatedly tested and surpassed his own limits. Born in 1944 in South Tyrol, a region between two countries, he is a convinced European. This documentary series explores his homeland in five episodes. It's a spectacular journey into the mountainous world of South Tyrol, which has shaped him since his early childhood. In breathtaking images, the panorama of an unprecedented life in and with the mountains unfolds at the same time.Climbing locations
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The Wall of Shadows
Eliza Kubarska (2020)
A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the holiest of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a Winter expedition to the East Face of Khumbakarna in a remote corner of Eastern Nepal. This giant wall of rock and ice has never been climbed and probably for good reason. Undeterred, Russian mountaineers Dimitri, Sergei and Polish climber Marcin are willing to try. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?- 2020
- Germany, Poland, Switzerland
- 94 min
A Sherpa family breaks a taboo and climbs the holiest of mountains to earn money for their son’s education. They accompany a Winter expedition to the East Face of Khumbakarna in a remote corner of Eastern Nepal. This giant wall of rock and ice has never been climbed and probably for good reason. Undeterred, Russian mountaineers Dimitri, Sergei and Polish climber Marcin are willing to try. ‘The Wall of Shadows’ tells the story of an encounter between a young Sherpa boy and an experienced western mountaineer at the foot of the sacred mountain. Will they face the wrath of mountain Gods?Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Das Berg-Wunder von Tirol
Saskia Weisheit (2014)
Manfred Walter made headlines when he was found in a crevasse in the Tyrolean Alps six days after his fall - and alive. Unbelievable even for experts, because there has never been anything like this in the whole world before. Exclusively for 'Terra Xpress' Manfred Walter once again follows in the footsteps of his martyrdom. Extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner, who comments on the events in the Alps, is part of this 'Terra Xpress' programme. In order to uncover the mystery of such a long survival in the ice, 'Terra Xpress' presenter Dirk Steffens, together with mountaineer Rolf Widerhofer, dares a delicate experiment in an artificial crevasse under medical supervision.- 2014
- Germany
- 29 min
Manfred Walter made headlines when he was found in a crevasse in the Tyrolean Alps six days after his fall - and alive. Unbelievable even for experts, because there has never been anything like this in the whole world before. Exclusively for 'Terra Xpress' Manfred Walter once again follows in the footsteps of his martyrdom. Extreme mountaineer Reinhold Messner, who comments on the events in the Alps, is part of this 'Terra Xpress' programme. In order to uncover the mystery of such a long survival in the ice, 'Terra Xpress' presenter Dirk Steffens, together with mountaineer Rolf Widerhofer, dares a delicate experiment in an artificial crevasse under medical supervision.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Chronicle
Eiger Nordwand
Gerhard Baur (2000)
The two young Allgäu climbers Holger Wendel and Thomas Burger enter the infamous Eiger North Wall without informing anyone. A sudden fall in the weather in the middle of the wall puts them in an icy inferno: lightning, avalanches and cold. On a small heel, they wait nine days for the ever-closer death. Gerhard Baur, who accidentally discovers the tent of the two mountaineers left at the foot of the wall, sets a rescue operation in motion, as if by a miracle both survive. In his film, Baur reconstructs the real events.- 2000
- Germany
- 43 min
The two young Allgäu climbers Holger Wendel and Thomas Burger enter the infamous Eiger North Wall without informing anyone. A sudden fall in the weather in the middle of the wall puts them in an icy inferno: lightning, avalanches and cold. On a small heel, they wait nine days for the ever-closer death. Gerhard Baur, who accidentally discovers the tent of the two mountaineers left at the foot of the wall, sets a rescue operation in motion, as if by a miracle both survive. In his film, Baur reconstructs the real events.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Den Fels im Griff
Hans Henn (1987)
Kurt Albert and Wolfgang Guellich are the two enterprising climbers in this documentary which attempts to explain the philosophy of sport climbing. The film was shot in the Yosemite Valley Park and in the Buttermilks area, two temples of free climbing.- 1987
- Germany
- 28 min
Kurt Albert and Wolfgang Guellich are the two enterprising climbers in this documentary which attempts to explain the philosophy of sport climbing. The film was shot in the Yosemite Valley Park and in the Buttermilks area, two temples of free climbing.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Die Berge, die Menschen, der Wahn
Stefan König (1998)
Questions are kept in mind: what impelled and drove the people into these extreme landscapes, onto such dangerous heights? What do they get from the mountains and what do they do to the mountains? These questions are the basis for this two hour documentary. This is the first film which takes a unique and comprehensive approach to this extensive subject. There is no commentary necessary, as the protagonists giving their account of the cultural history are experts in their field and quite charismatic personalities. This documentary film is not only conveyed through the lavish pictures or alpinistic enthusiasm, but through the individuals narrating each chapter.Die Berge, die Menschen, der Wahn
- 1998
- Germany
- 127 min
Questions are kept in mind: what impelled and drove the people into these extreme landscapes, onto such dangerous heights? What do they get from the mountains and what do they do to the mountains? These questions are the basis for this two hour documentary. This is the first film which takes a unique and comprehensive approach to this extensive subject. There is no commentary necessary, as the protagonists giving their account of the cultural history are experts in their field and quite charismatic personalities. This documentary film is not only conveyed through the lavish pictures or alpinistic enthusiasm, but through the individuals narrating each chapter.Climbing locations
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Das höchste medizinlabor der welt
Bettina Wobst (2009)
Das höchste medizinlabor der welt is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Bettina Wobst in 2009 and produced by INFOkontor. It is a part of the series Hitec. It features Gianfranco Parati, Barbara Poletti, Paolo Meriggi, Manuel Lugli, Elena Kaschina, Marco Morabito and others.Das höchste medizinlabor der welt
- 2009
- Germany
- 29 min
Das höchste medizinlabor der welt is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Bettina Wobst in 2009 and produced by INFOkontor. It is a part of the series Hitec. It features Gianfranco Parati, Barbara Poletti, Paolo Meriggi, Manuel Lugli, Elena Kaschina, Marco Morabito and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Magazine
Trendsport klettern
Mike Kortsch (2013)
Trendsport klettern is a documentary about climbing wall that takes place in Loferer Alm. It was directed by Mike Kortsch in 2013 and produced by AVE. It is a part of the series X:enius. It features Dörthe Eickelberg, Pierre Girard, Alexander Huber, Thomas Huber, Steffi Lass, Christian Erenyi and others.- 2013
- Germany
- 26 min
Trendsport klettern is a documentary about climbing wall that takes place in Loferer Alm. It was directed by Mike Kortsch in 2013 and produced by AVE. It is a part of the series X:enius. It features Dörthe Eickelberg, Pierre Girard, Alexander Huber, Thomas Huber, Steffi Lass, Christian Erenyi and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Zaz - Die geschichte eines aussergewöhnlichen aufstiegs
Joachim Hellinger (2013)
Zaz - Die geschichte eines aussergewöhnlichen aufstiegs is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc. It was directed by Joachim Hellinger in 2013 and produced by Moving Adventures Medien. It features Isabelle Geffroy ZAZ, Benoît Simon, Mathieu Lucas and Dani Arnold.Zaz - Die geschichte eines aussergewöhnlichen aufstiegs
- 2013
- Germany
- 26 min
Zaz - Die geschichte eines aussergewöhnlichen aufstiegs is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc. It was directed by Joachim Hellinger in 2013 and produced by Moving Adventures Medien. It features Isabelle Geffroy ZAZ, Benoît Simon, Mathieu Lucas and Dani Arnold.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
Terra X - Tatort Matterhorn
Gieri Venzin (2015)
Terra X - Tatort Matterhorn is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Matterhorn. It was directed by Tilman Remme in 2015 and produced by SRF. It features David Göttler, Pen Hadow, Stephen Venables, Benedikt Perren, Christian Schwarzenegger, Craig Fletcher and others.- 2015
- Germany
- 43 min
Terra X - Tatort Matterhorn is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Matterhorn. It was directed by Tilman Remme in 2015 and produced by SRF. It features David Göttler, Pen Hadow, Stephen Venables, Benedikt Perren, Christian Schwarzenegger, Craig Fletcher and others.Climbing locations
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Solo für Bubendorfer
Stefan Albrecht (2002)
Solo für Bubendorfer is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Cima Grande Di Lavaredo and Marmolada. It was directed by Stefan Albrecht in 2002 and produced by ZDF. It features Thomas Bubendorfer, Georg Bachler, Paul Gschwandl, Peter Habeler, Wulf Bernotat, Herb Foster and others.Stefan Albrecht, Marcus Lindemann
- 2002
- Germany
- 43 min
Solo für Bubendorfer is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Cima Grande Di Lavaredo and Marmolada. It was directed by Stefan Albrecht in 2002 and produced by ZDF. It features Thomas Bubendorfer, Georg Bachler, Paul Gschwandl, Peter Habeler, Wulf Bernotat, Herb Foster and others.Climbing locations
