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Zion Canyon - Treasure of the gods
Kieth Merrill (1996)
Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods relates both the history and legends of Zion Canyon, a spectacularly beautiful national park in Utah. As the film was originally shown in IMAX theaters, it was designed to be a treat for the eyes, and the detailed shots of sunlit sandstone canyon walls are truly gorgeous. The final segment of the film shows spectacular images of Nancy Feagin and Doug Heinrich climbing high above the rocky canyon floor, on Dead Horse Point.Zion Canyon - Treasure of the gods
- 1996
- USA
- 39 min
Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods relates both the history and legends of Zion Canyon, a spectacularly beautiful national park in Utah. As the film was originally shown in IMAX theaters, it was designed to be a treat for the eyes, and the detailed shots of sunlit sandstone canyon walls are truly gorgeous. The final segment of the film shows spectacular images of Nancy Feagin and Doug Heinrich climbing high above the rocky canyon floor, on Dead Horse Point.Climbing locations
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Isabella
Thomas Senf (2019)
January 1876. A small group of mountaineers is attempting Mont Blanc, the highest European mountain. Among the group is a woman wearing a skirt, British mountaineer Isabella Straton. 150 years later, another group of four mountaineers, including Ines Papert, is using the same equipment trying to re-tell the story of the first winter ascent of Mont Blanc in an homage to a female pioneer in the Alps, Isabella Straton.- 2019
- Switzerland
- 18 min
January 1876. A small group of mountaineers is attempting Mont Blanc, the highest European mountain. Among the group is a woman wearing a skirt, British mountaineer Isabella Straton. 150 years later, another group of four mountaineers, including Ines Papert, is using the same equipment trying to re-tell the story of the first winter ascent of Mont Blanc in an homage to a female pioneer in the Alps, Isabella Straton.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Historical
By fair means...
Richard Else (1991)
First episode of 'The climbers', a six-part series on the history of mountaineering produced by Chris Bonington and Richard Else for the BBC. This episode recreates Alfred Mummery's first ascent of the Grepon, in the French Alps in 1881. Chris Bonington dons tweeds, woollen stockings and velour hat to re-create Alfred Mummery's classic ascent. As Bonington says, Mummery could be described more than anyone as the father of modern alpinism.- 1991
- UK
- 30 min
First episode of 'The climbers', a six-part series on the history of mountaineering produced by Chris Bonington and Richard Else for the BBC. This episode recreates Alfred Mummery's first ascent of the Grepon, in the French Alps in 1881. Chris Bonington dons tweeds, woollen stockings and velour hat to re-create Alfred Mummery's classic ascent. As Bonington says, Mummery could be described more than anyone as the father of modern alpinism.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Historical
Montasio - Sulla nord del Drago
Giorgio Gregorio (2002)
Montasio - Sulla nord del Drago is a docudrama about rock climbing that takes place in Jof Di Montasio. It was directed by Giorgio Gregorio in 2002 and produced by Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia. It features Willy Geissler, Ennio Rizzotti, Alex Di Lenardo, Michele Martina and Aldo Innocente.Montasio - Sulla nord del Drago
- 2002
- Italy
- 30 min
Montasio - Sulla nord del Drago is a docudrama about rock climbing that takes place in Jof Di Montasio. It was directed by Giorgio Gregorio in 2002 and produced by Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia. It features Willy Geissler, Ennio Rizzotti, Alex Di Lenardo, Michele Martina and Aldo Innocente.Climbing locations
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Everest, adventure at the top of the world
Christopher Rowley (2007)
This episode of 'History happened here' remembers the first successful ascent to Mount Everest. Edmund Hillary and the Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, were the first men to reach the top of the world and return. Their final ascent, including the famous 'Hillary Step' rock climb, is presented with both documentary and reenacted footage. The series, narrated by Star Treks Leonard Nimoy, tells outstanding historical facts through both archival footage and vivid reenactments, capturing the full emotion and drama of this earth-shaping, often life-shattering events.Everest, adventure at the top of the world
- 2007
- USA
- 11 min
This episode of 'History happened here' remembers the first successful ascent to Mount Everest. Edmund Hillary and the Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, were the first men to reach the top of the world and return. Their final ascent, including the famous 'Hillary Step' rock climb, is presented with both documentary and reenacted footage. The series, narrated by Star Treks Leonard Nimoy, tells outstanding historical facts through both archival footage and vivid reenactments, capturing the full emotion and drama of this earth-shaping, often life-shattering events.Climbing locations
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Ama Dablam
Reinhold Messner (2017)
For locals, Nepalese Mt. Ama Dablam (6,814 m / 22,356 ft) is a holy mountain, for many others at least the world’s most beautiful. In 1978 Peter Hillary together with three friends hopes to open its west face, but the mountaineers are hit by an ice avalanche. Reinhold Messner and Oswald Oelz happen to be climbing on the same mountain on a different route. They terminate their tour immediately and try to achieve the impossible: to save the New Zealanders. A race against time ensues…- 2017
- Austria
- 47 min
For locals, Nepalese Mt. Ama Dablam (6,814 m / 22,356 ft) is a holy mountain, for many others at least the world’s most beautiful. In 1978 Peter Hillary together with three friends hopes to open its west face, but the mountaineers are hit by an ice avalanche. Reinhold Messner and Oswald Oelz happen to be climbing on the same mountain on a different route. They terminate their tour immediately and try to achieve the impossible: to save the New Zealanders. A race against time ensues…Climbing locations
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Stüdlgrat Erstbesteigung 1864
Martin Gratz (2014)
An historical documentary about the first ascent of the Grossglockner by the Pallavicini route. On 18 August 1876, Margrave Alfred von Pallavicini conquered the 60 degree steep and 600 metre high channel on the north side of the Grossglockner for the first time. It was named after him and is still a challenge for many generations of mountaineers today. The three mountain guides Josef Kramser, Georg Bäuerle and Johann Tribusser, who came from Heiligenblut, were also there. Their pioneering work inspired many others.- 2014
- Austria
An historical documentary about the first ascent of the Grossglockner by the Pallavicini route. On 18 August 1876, Margrave Alfred von Pallavicini conquered the 60 degree steep and 600 metre high channel on the north side of the Grossglockner for the first time. It was named after him and is still a challenge for many generations of mountaineers today. The three mountain guides Josef Kramser, Georg Bäuerle and Johann Tribusser, who came from Heiligenblut, were also there. Their pioneering work inspired many others.Climbing locations
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Zwischen Fels und Eis - Wege in die Wildnis
Martin Schliessler (1994)
Zwischen Fels und Eis - Wege in die Wildnis is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Piz Badile. It was directed by Martin Schliessler in 1994 and produced by BR.Zwischen Fels und Eis - Wege in die Wildnis
- 1994
- Germany
- 44 min
Zwischen Fels und Eis - Wege in die Wildnis is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Piz Badile. It was directed by Martin Schliessler in 1994 and produced by BR.Climbing locations
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Docudrama / Historical
Watzmann - Ostwand
Martin Schliessler (1985)
Watzmann - Ostwand is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Watzmann. It was directed by Martin Schliessler in 1985 and produced by BR. It is a part of the series Der weg ist das ziel.- 1985
- Germany
- 49 min
Watzmann - Ostwand is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Watzmann. It was directed by Martin Schliessler in 1985 and produced by BR. It is a part of the series Der weg ist das ziel.Climbing locations
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Piz Badile-Nordostwand
Martin Schliessler (1985)
Piz Badile-Nordostwand is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Piz Badile. It was directed by Martin Schliessler in 1985 and produced by BR. It is a part of the series Der weg ist das ziel.- 1985
- Germany
- 50 min
Piz Badile-Nordostwand is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Piz Badile. It was directed by Martin Schliessler in 1985 and produced by BR. It is a part of the series Der weg ist das ziel.Climbing locations
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Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien
Gerhard Baur (1999)
Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1999 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It features Stephan Siegrist, Daniel Anker, Willi Klimek, Franz Seeberger, Erich Lackner, James Skone and others.Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien
- 1999
- Germany
- 59 min
Eiger Nordwand - Schauplatz der Tragödien is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Eiger. It was directed by Gerhard Baur in 1999 and produced by Gerhard Baur Films. It features Stephan Siegrist, Daniel Anker, Willi Klimek, Franz Seeberger, Erich Lackner, James Skone and others.Climbing locations
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Vignemale - Les Decouvreurs
René Dreuil (2005)
Vignemale - Les Decouvreurs is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Vignemale. It was directed by René Dreuil in 2005 and produced by Photo Vidéo Création 47. It is a part of the series Vignemale (1/2). It features Eric Georges, Ursula Marquez, Jean-Louis Auricombes, Pascal Gary, Anne Buffelan, Jean-Claude Thuillier and others.- 2005
- France
- 93 min
Vignemale - Les Decouvreurs is a docudrama about alpinism that takes place in Vignemale. It was directed by René Dreuil in 2005 and produced by Photo Vidéo Création 47. It is a part of the series Vignemale (1/2). It features Eric Georges, Ursula Marquez, Jean-Louis Auricombes, Pascal Gary, Anne Buffelan, Jean-Claude Thuillier and others.Climbing locations
