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Himalayan Sherpa
Jeff Siberry (2016)
Join Todd Sampson as he tackles some of the biggest challenges of his life using science as his guide. In this episode, Todd travels to the Himalayas to work with Sherpas 6,000m above sea level. The documentary is part of the series Body Hack.- 2016
- Australia
- 46 min
Join Todd Sampson as he tackles some of the biggest challenges of his life using science as his guide. In this episode, Todd travels to the Himalayas to work with Sherpas 6,000m above sea level. The documentary is part of the series Body Hack.Climbing locations
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Expérimentation Vallot
Pierre Petit (2011)
What are the effects of high altitude on the human body and in particular its brain functions? How can we adapt to it? To answer these questions, 14 volunteer guinea pigs will undergo a series of tests at the Vallot Observatory (4300 m), near the summit of Mont Blanc. A scientific and mountain experience. 14 voluntary lend themselves to a battery of day and night tests (stress tests, neuromuscular tests, sleep assessment, cognitive tests, etc.) in the plain at Grenoble University Hospital on the one hand, and at high altitude for 6 days at the Vallot Observatory (4300 m). The central objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of hypoxia on brain function during a stay of several days at high altitude.- 2011
- France
- 16 min
What are the effects of high altitude on the human body and in particular its brain functions? How can we adapt to it? To answer these questions, 14 volunteer guinea pigs will undergo a series of tests at the Vallot Observatory (4300 m), near the summit of Mont Blanc. A scientific and mountain experience. 14 voluntary lend themselves to a battery of day and night tests (stress tests, neuromuscular tests, sleep assessment, cognitive tests, etc.) in the plain at Grenoble University Hospital on the one hand, and at high altitude for 6 days at the Vallot Observatory (4300 m). The central objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of hypoxia on brain function during a stay of several days at high altitude.Climbing locations
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The Death Zone
David Wallach (1999)
Men and women can perform extraordinary feats—if they push their minds and bodies to the limits. We'll relate stories of remarkable people, including one who made a solo summit of Mt. Everest in record-breaking time, and a woman who transforms herself into a human dolphin.David Wallach, Stephanie Tomasky
- 1999
- USA
- 44 min
Men and women can perform extraordinary feats—if they push their minds and bodies to the limits. We'll relate stories of remarkable people, including one who made a solo summit of Mt. Everest in record-breaking time, and a woman who transforms herself into a human dolphin.Climbing locations
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Le laboratoire face à l'Everest
Jim McKenna (1996)
The glass pyramid is the highest scientific laboratory in the world. Located opposite Everest, Nepal, at an altitude of 5030 metres, it hosts many researchers whose objective is to study the impact of very high altitude on the body. At this altitude, the human body must adapt. As with scuba diving, the hiker must mark landings every 510 metres. If the latter are not respected, the risk of 'mountain sickness' is very high, and this does not result in nausea and headaches at best, but can go as far as pulmonary or cerebral edema. Through various experiments on top athletes, a researcher is trying to understand these mechanisms in order to apply his findings to patients suffering from cardiovascular disease.Le laboratoire face à l'Everest
- 1996
- France
- 26 min
The glass pyramid is the highest scientific laboratory in the world. Located opposite Everest, Nepal, at an altitude of 5030 metres, it hosts many researchers whose objective is to study the impact of very high altitude on the body. At this altitude, the human body must adapt. As with scuba diving, the hiker must mark landings every 510 metres. If the latter are not respected, the risk of 'mountain sickness' is very high, and this does not result in nausea and headaches at best, but can go as far as pulmonary or cerebral edema. Through various experiments on top athletes, a researcher is trying to understand these mechanisms in order to apply his findings to patients suffering from cardiovascular disease.Climbing locations
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The death zone
Belinda Gibbon (2007)
The death zone is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Belinda Gibbon in 2007 and produced by ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). It is a part of the series Catalyst. It features Lincoln Hall, Brent Waters, Andrew Peacock and Jonica Newby.- 2007
- Australia
- 12 min
The death zone is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Everest. It was directed by Belinda Gibbon in 2007 and produced by ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). It is a part of the series Catalyst. It features Lincoln Hall, Brent Waters, Andrew Peacock and Jonica Newby.Climbing locations
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Up
Michael Lachmann (2012)
In this BBC documentary, Dr Kevin Fong, founder of The Center for Altitude, Space and Extreme Environment Medicine, evaluates the effects of extreme altitudes on the human body in order to provide critical research vital to the prospect of human beings reaching new frontiers: both here on earth and into outer space.- 2012
- UK
- 60 min
In this BBC documentary, Dr Kevin Fong, founder of The Center for Altitude, Space and Extreme Environment Medicine, evaluates the effects of extreme altitudes on the human body in order to provide critical research vital to the prospect of human beings reaching new frontiers: both here on earth and into outer space.Climbing locations
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Überleben am berg
Jan Kerckhoff (2007)
Überleben am berg is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Monte Rosa and Zumsteinspitze. It was directed by Jan Kerckhoff in 2007 and produced by BR. It is a part of the series Faszination wissen. It features Peter Bärtsch.- 2007
- Germany
- 26 min
Überleben am berg is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Monte Rosa and Zumsteinspitze. It was directed by Jan Kerckhoff in 2007 and produced by BR. It is a part of the series Faszination wissen. It features Peter Bärtsch.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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Avalanche - The white death
Barry Nye (1999)
Avalanche - The white death is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Barry Nye in 1999 and produced by National Geographic. It features Jose Antonio Martínez Novas, Jesus Martínez Novas, Alejandro Rocha, Steve Kroschel, Doug Fesler, Jill Fredston and others.- 1999
- USA
- 55 min
Avalanche - The white death is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Annapurna. It was directed by Barry Nye in 1999 and produced by National Geographic. It features Jose Antonio Martínez Novas, Jesus Martínez Novas, Alejandro Rocha, Steve Kroschel, Doug Fesler, Jill Fredston and others.Climbing locations
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Les médecins des alpinistes
Bernard Germain (1996)
Les médecins des alpinistes is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc. It was directed by Bernard Germain in 1996 and produced by Amas M3. It features Jean Clémençon, Christophe Profit, Anselme Baud, Jacques Foray, Claude Rey, Jean-Pierre Herry and others.- 1996
- France
- 27 min
Les médecins des alpinistes is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc. It was directed by Bernard Germain in 1996 and produced by Amas M3. It features Jean Clémençon, Christophe Profit, Anselme Baud, Jacques Foray, Claude Rey, Jean-Pierre Herry and others.Climbing locations
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To the limit
Greg MacGillivray (1989)
What happens in a human body during high stress activities like extreme sports?
This movie is an IMAX documentary about how the human body can be pushed to the limit.Greg MacGillivray, Mike Hoover, Derek Hart
- 1989
- USA
- 38 min
What happens in a human body during high stress activities like extreme sports?
This movie is an IMAX documentary about how the human body can be pushed to the limit.Climbing locations
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Höhenkoller im Himalaya
Gunther Hainke (2003)
This film describes the different symptoms of altitude sickness. For this purpose, an expedition to the Cho Oyu (8,210 m) has been documented. What happens in and to our body during the acclimatization to high altitudes is depicted in high-standard graphic presentations and animations. Famous mountaineers such as Peter Habeler and Professor Oswald Oelz talk about their experiences, and a group of scientists affiliated with Professor Klaus Mees from Munich explores the human body at different altitudes with the most modern instruments and receives surprising results. This film shows which physical and spiritual limits can be pushed by men on the top of the world and describes the dramatic consequences.- 2003
- Germany
- 29 min
This film describes the different symptoms of altitude sickness. For this purpose, an expedition to the Cho Oyu (8,210 m) has been documented. What happens in and to our body during the acclimatization to high altitudes is depicted in high-standard graphic presentations and animations. Famous mountaineers such as Peter Habeler and Professor Oswald Oelz talk about their experiences, and a group of scientists affiliated with Professor Klaus Mees from Munich explores the human body at different altitudes with the most modern instruments and receives surprising results. This film shows which physical and spiritual limits can be pushed by men on the top of the world and describes the dramatic consequences.Climbing locations
