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Reise durch Ecuador
Viktor Wyss (1974)
A film of a Swiss expedition to Ecuador by Victor Wyss, with Dölfreist, P. Müller and E. Senti. The team first visits the coastal and jungle areas of Ecuador. In the second part, they move to the Andean Highlands and climb the volcanoes Chimborazo (6310 m) and Cotopaxi (6006 m). Wyss made several mountaineering movies and was honoured by the SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) with the honorary membership. He also worked with the Army Film Service.- 1974
- Switzerland
A film of a Swiss expedition to Ecuador by Victor Wyss, with Dölfreist, P. Müller and E. Senti. The team first visits the coastal and jungle areas of Ecuador. In the second part, they move to the Andean Highlands and climb the volcanoes Chimborazo (6310 m) and Cotopaxi (6006 m). Wyss made several mountaineering movies and was honoured by the SAC (Swiss Alpine Club) with the honorary membership. He also worked with the Army Film Service.Climbing locations
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Franz Joseph Glacier - New Zealand
(1929)
An alternative version of the film 'Southern Peaks', shortened in this case to be included in an episode of the series 'Glimpses of New Zealand'. 'Southern Peaks' continues the story of 'River of ice', a mountaineering tour on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. In the film, two women and a mountain guide ascend up to Mount Moltke. From Defiance Hut, past the Unser Fritz Falls, across the Franz Josef Glacier, past Castle Rock, to the Summit. On the way, they encounter a friendly Kea, New Zealand's mountain parrot. Finally, the group reaches the summit and admire the magnificent vistas. 'Glimpses of New Zealand' were a series of films produced at the end of the twenties by the New Zealand Government Publicity Office to promote the beauty and attractions of the country.Franz Joseph Glacier - New Zealand
- 1929
- New Zealand
- 4 min
An alternative version of the film 'Southern Peaks', shortened in this case to be included in an episode of the series 'Glimpses of New Zealand'. 'Southern Peaks' continues the story of 'River of ice', a mountaineering tour on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. In the film, two women and a mountain guide ascend up to Mount Moltke. From Defiance Hut, past the Unser Fritz Falls, across the Franz Josef Glacier, past Castle Rock, to the Summit. On the way, they encounter a friendly Kea, New Zealand's mountain parrot. Finally, the group reaches the summit and admire the magnificent vistas. 'Glimpses of New Zealand' were a series of films produced at the end of the twenties by the New Zealand Government Publicity Office to promote the beauty and attractions of the country.Climbing locations
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Coasts of New Zealand
Franklyn Barrett (1910)
Colour tinted, this early film shows how tourists traveled around New Zealand in the early years of the twentieth century - by boat, horse, and trap, and on foot through bush walks and onto a glacier. The final third of the film shows a tour on Franz Josef Glacier by a group of men, women, and children. The film was filmed by Australian Franklyn Barrett, who was sent to the island by the Pathé Brothers to make a travelogue film about New Zealand.- 1910
- France
- 5 min
Colour tinted, this early film shows how tourists traveled around New Zealand in the early years of the twentieth century - by boat, horse, and trap, and on foot through bush walks and onto a glacier. The final third of the film shows a tour on Franz Josef Glacier by a group of men, women, and children. The film was filmed by Australian Franklyn Barrett, who was sent to the island by the Pathé Brothers to make a travelogue film about New Zealand.Climbing locations
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Zauber der Dolomiten
Hans J. Gnamm (1959)
Travelogue documentary about the dolomites. A cultural and travel postcard from South Tyrol, the Dolomites and Lake Garda showing different scenes of mountaineering and rock climbing in the Dolomites. A film by Hans J. Gnamm produced by Arnold & Richter and with the music of Giuseppe Becce. This was Becce's last film score.- 1959
- Germany
- 76 min
Travelogue documentary about the dolomites. A cultural and travel postcard from South Tyrol, the Dolomites and Lake Garda showing different scenes of mountaineering and rock climbing in the Dolomites. A film by Hans J. Gnamm produced by Arnold & Richter and with the music of Giuseppe Becce. This was Becce's last film score.Climbing locations
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Climbing the Great Schreckhorn
Frank Ormiston-Smith (1902)
Following the successful ascent of Mont Blanc, the Warwick Trading Company expedition led by Frank Ormiston-Smith went on to film the ascent of the Great Schreckhorn accompanied by three guides and porters. Screened in different selections of scenes, the film was presented as ‘the most perilous rock climbing that is within the power of man’. The film also included scenes of the ascent and descent of the Aiguilles des Grandes Charmoz. ‘The ascent of Mont Blanc’ and ‘Climbing the Great Shcreckhorn’ are the two first major mountain films shown widely in cinemas.Climbing the Great Schreckhorn
- 1902
- UK
- 7 min
Following the successful ascent of Mont Blanc, the Warwick Trading Company expedition led by Frank Ormiston-Smith went on to film the ascent of the Great Schreckhorn accompanied by three guides and porters. Screened in different selections of scenes, the film was presented as ‘the most perilous rock climbing that is within the power of man’. The film also included scenes of the ascent and descent of the Aiguilles des Grandes Charmoz. ‘The ascent of Mont Blanc’ and ‘Climbing the Great Shcreckhorn’ are the two first major mountain films shown widely in cinemas.Climbing locations
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Alpine Series
Frank Ormiston-Smith (1901)
Alpine Series is a collection of scenes taken by Frank Ormiston-Smith in 1901 in the Alps. They were screened in different selections by the Warwich Trading Company. These scenes are, along with the scenes of a roped party in the Mer de Glace of the Lumière Brothers, the first alpine films in the history of cinema. The scenes include: Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn, Panorama of the snow peaks of the Jungfrau, Eagleswing panorama of the Mer de Glace, Crossing the Mer de Glace, Ascent of the Jungfrau, Ascending the Guggi Glacier, Climbing the Wetterhorn, Climbing the Jungfrau.- 1901
- UK
Alpine Series is a collection of scenes taken by Frank Ormiston-Smith in 1901 in the Alps. They were screened in different selections by the Warwich Trading Company. These scenes are, along with the scenes of a roped party in the Mer de Glace of the Lumière Brothers, the first alpine films in the history of cinema. The scenes include: Eagleswing Panorama of the Wetterhorn, Panorama of the snow peaks of the Jungfrau, Eagleswing panorama of the Mer de Glace, Crossing the Mer de Glace, Ascent of the Jungfrau, Ascending the Guggi Glacier, Climbing the Wetterhorn, Climbing the Jungfrau.Climbing locations
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Zermatt - Matterhorn
Evert den Hartogh (2003)
A look at the city of Zermatt and both it's modern-day tourism offerings and it's history including Edward Whymper's ascent of the Matterhorn on July 14, 1865.- 2003
- Switzerland
- 20 min
A look at the city of Zermatt and both it's modern-day tourism offerings and it's history including Edward Whymper's ascent of the Matterhorn on July 14, 1865.Climbing locations
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Off the beaten track
(1973)
Off the beaten track is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Cook and Mount Ollivier. It was produced in 1973. It features Edmund Hillary, Harry Ayres, Graeme Dingle, Jim Wilson and Mike Gill.
- 1973
- New Zealand
- 45 min
Off the beaten track is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mount Cook and Mount Ollivier. It was produced in 1973. It features Edmund Hillary, Harry Ayres, Graeme Dingle, Jim Wilson and Mike Gill.Climbing locations
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El país de los hijos de Sirio
Fernando González Sitges (1995)
El país de los hijos de Sirio is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Fatima's Hand. It was directed by Gerardo Olivares Asbell in 1995 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series La ruta de los exploradores. It features Gerardo Olivares Asbell, Jesús Gallego, Javier Sardá, Sergio Valle, Fernando González Sitges, Pablo Meliveo and others.Fernando González Sitges, Gerardo Olivares Asbell
- 1995
- Spain
- 30 min
El país de los hijos de Sirio is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Fatima's Hand. It was directed by Gerardo Olivares Asbell in 1995 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series La ruta de los exploradores. It features Gerardo Olivares Asbell, Jesús Gallego, Javier Sardá, Sergio Valle, Fernando González Sitges, Pablo Meliveo and others.Climbing locations
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Le Mont Aiguille
Jean-Jacques Languepin (1977)
Le Mont Aiguille is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Mont Aiguille. It was directed by Jean-Jacques Languepin in 1977 and produced by TF1. It is a part of the series La France est à vous. It features Marc Betton.- 1977
- France
- 28 min
Le Mont Aiguille is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Mont Aiguille. It was directed by Jean-Jacques Languepin in 1977 and produced by TF1. It is a part of the series La France est à vous. It features Marc Betton.Climbing locations
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Vers les cimes
Charles-Georges Duvanel (1940)
Vers les cimes is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Bernese Alps. It was directed by Charles-Georges Duvanel in 1940 and produced by Cinégram.- 1940
- Switzerland
- 28 min
Vers les cimes is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Bernese Alps. It was directed by Charles-Georges Duvanel in 1940 and produced by Cinégram.Climbing locations
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Podkrakowskie do-liny
Julian Rachwał (2014)
Podkrakowskie do-liny is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Dolina Kobylanska and Dolina Bedkowska. It was directed by Julian Rachwał in 2014. It features Wojciech 'Voytek' Kurtyka, Krysztof Baran, Zygmunt Kruczek, Witold Sas-Nowosielski, Marian Bala, Andrzej Skrsynski and others.- 2014
- Poland
- 26 min
Podkrakowskie do-liny is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Dolina Kobylanska and Dolina Bedkowska. It was directed by Julian Rachwał in 2014. It features Wojciech 'Voytek' Kurtyka, Krysztof Baran, Zygmunt Kruczek, Witold Sas-Nowosielski, Marian Bala, Andrzej Skrsynski and others.Climbing locations
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