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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Damavandiyeh
Ali Zare (2021)
The people of Tehran have been worried for several years that the white mountain above them will sigh from the heart and turn its inhabitants to ashes. In the documentary Damavandieh, for the first time, some of the world's great volcanologists from different countries have come together to study Damavand from a scientific point of view. On a journey to the summit, we see the efforts of these scientists to answer this question; But in this ascent, we find that it is more dangerous than the eruption of Damavand, our neglect of history and importanceIt is the largest volcano in Eurasia. Another danger is ignoring the harms that threaten Damavand, as well as the dangers that Damavand indirectly poses to us: the yellow dangers.- 2021
- Iran
- 57 min
The people of Tehran have been worried for several years that the white mountain above them will sigh from the heart and turn its inhabitants to ashes. In the documentary Damavandieh, for the first time, some of the world's great volcanologists from different countries have come together to study Damavand from a scientific point of view. On a journey to the summit, we see the efforts of these scientists to answer this question; But in this ascent, we find that it is more dangerous than the eruption of Damavand, our neglect of history and importanceIt is the largest volcano in Eurasia. Another danger is ignoring the harms that threaten Damavand, as well as the dangers that Damavand indirectly poses to us: the yellow dangers.Climbing locations
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Drama / Adventure
Everest
Graeme Campbell (2007)
Based on the true story of the first Canadians to ever make it to the top of the world's tallest and most historic peak. A proud moment for Canadians and an adventure that is filled with bitterness, broken relationships and the bodies of four dead men. Based on the book Canadians on Everest: The Courageous Expedition of 1982 by Bruce Patterson of the Times-Colonist newspaper.- 2007
- Canada
- 174 min
Based on the true story of the first Canadians to ever make it to the top of the world's tallest and most historic peak. A proud moment for Canadians and an adventure that is filled with bitterness, broken relationships and the bodies of four dead men. Based on the book Canadians on Everest: The Courageous Expedition of 1982 by Bruce Patterson of the Times-Colonist newspaper.Climbing locations
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Beyond Skiing Everest
Steve Bellamy (2019)
Story of life long friends progressing high altitude skiing from the first American ski descent of an 8,000-meter peak to being inducted to the USA National Ski Hall of Fame. The film covers nearly 30 years and arguably the most extensive skiing resume in the 5,000 meters to 8,000-meter peaks including a pioneering effort to the ultimate: climbing and skiing in the Winter Himalaya.- 2019
- USA
- 81 min
Story of life long friends progressing high altitude skiing from the first American ski descent of an 8,000-meter peak to being inducted to the USA National Ski Hall of Fame. The film covers nearly 30 years and arguably the most extensive skiing resume in the 5,000 meters to 8,000-meter peaks including a pioneering effort to the ultimate: climbing and skiing in the Winter Himalaya.Climbing locations
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BAM!
Thibaut Lacombe (2016)
They are four: Rémi, Nacho, François and Thibaut. They go skiing through the Kodar massif on the borders of Siberia. After a slow journey on board the BAM (Baïkal Amour Magistrale) railway line, they discovered the valleys around the eponymous peak.- 2016
- France
- 29 min
They are four: Rémi, Nacho, François and Thibaut. They go skiing through the Kodar massif on the borders of Siberia. After a slow journey on board the BAM (Baïkal Amour Magistrale) railway line, they discovered the valleys around the eponymous peak.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
The conquest of Everest
George Lowe (1953)
Story of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay. The documentary details from the history of Mount Everest and earlier climbing expeditions to preparations (including oxygen and equipment testing at Farnborough) and description of the route. Includes voice commentary from John Hunt, Charles Wylie and Edmund Hillary. Camps, acclimatization and assault parties. Ends with a triumphant Hillary and Tenzing arriving back at Camp IV, and being congratulated by the team. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Winner of the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary.- 1953
- UK
- 78 min
Story of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay. The documentary details from the history of Mount Everest and earlier climbing expeditions to preparations (including oxygen and equipment testing at Farnborough) and description of the route. Includes voice commentary from John Hunt, Charles Wylie and Edmund Hillary. Camps, acclimatization and assault parties. Ends with a triumphant Hillary and Tenzing arriving back at Camp IV, and being congratulated by the team. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Winner of the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
The Horn
Jo-Ellen Sarnelli (2016)
The Horn tells the story of the people who are dedicated to saving the lives of those who take on The Matterhorn. The pilots, doctors, paramedics and mountain guides of Air Zermatt are a band of brothers pushing innovation within alpine search and rescue to unimaginable levels, while placing the needs of others above their own. This immersive and cinematic series provides unprecedented views of even the most remote rescues through the eyes of the team members as lives are saved—and lost—on the mountain. Giving us a glimpse of the 1,500 rescues the team performs every year, The Horn showcases the very best of humanity and the ultimate race against the clock.- 2016
- USA
- 276 min
The Horn tells the story of the people who are dedicated to saving the lives of those who take on The Matterhorn. The pilots, doctors, paramedics and mountain guides of Air Zermatt are a band of brothers pushing innovation within alpine search and rescue to unimaginable levels, while placing the needs of others above their own. This immersive and cinematic series provides unprecedented views of even the most remote rescues through the eyes of the team members as lives are saved—and lost—on the mountain. Giving us a glimpse of the 1,500 rescues the team performs every year, The Horn showcases the very best of humanity and the ultimate race against the clock.Climbing locations
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Los hijos de Sikander
Sebastián Álvaro (2003)
Los hijos de Sikander is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nameless Tower. It was directed by Sebastián Álvaro in 2003 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features José Carlos Tamayo, Jon Lazkano, Alberto Iñurrategi and Félix Iñurrategi.- 2003
- Spain
- 26 min
Los hijos de Sikander is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Nameless Tower. It was directed by Sebastián Álvaro in 2003 and produced by RTVE. It is a part of the series Al filo de lo imposible. It features José Carlos Tamayo, Jon Lazkano, Alberto Iñurrategi and Félix Iñurrategi.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Historical
The misfit and the Matterhorn
Mick Conefrey (2001)
Edward Whymper's relentless siege of the Matterhorn in 1865 ended in controversy when four of his companions plunged to their deaths an hour after leaving the summit... The documentary is the second episode of 'Mountain men', a British documentary series looking at the achievements of pioneering mountaineers. The series, accompanied by unique archival materials, detailed maps, and photographs, invites us to follow in the footsteps of these fearless explorers, and tells us their stories with all the romance and audacity, bravado and suffering, courage and miscalculation intact.- 2001
- UK
- 50 min
Edward Whymper's relentless siege of the Matterhorn in 1865 ended in controversy when four of his companions plunged to their deaths an hour after leaving the summit... The documentary is the second episode of 'Mountain men', a British documentary series looking at the achievements of pioneering mountaineers. The series, accompanied by unique archival materials, detailed maps, and photographs, invites us to follow in the footsteps of these fearless explorers, and tells us their stories with all the romance and audacity, bravado and suffering, courage and miscalculation intact.Climbing locations
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En la tierra de los bereberes
Antonio Perezgrueso (2015)
Climbing documentary that delves into the most authentic Morocco, passing through the small villages of the mountains and their valleys. An intense journey full of contrasts through a territory crossed with villages, nomadic camps, gorges and gorges, until you reach Taghia, a small Berber village surrounded by large walls where lovers of vertical challenges find paradise. There we find 'Au nom de la reforme', a route to climb without other help than hands and feets. In this same area the snow that melts with the arrival of spring, feeds rivers that form aggressive canyons and ravines. The descent of the Ahanesal river will be another of the objectives of this episode of 'Al filo de lo imposible'.- 2015
- Spain
- 29 min
Climbing documentary that delves into the most authentic Morocco, passing through the small villages of the mountains and their valleys. An intense journey full of contrasts through a territory crossed with villages, nomadic camps, gorges and gorges, until you reach Taghia, a small Berber village surrounded by large walls where lovers of vertical challenges find paradise. There we find 'Au nom de la reforme', a route to climb without other help than hands and feets. In this same area the snow that melts with the arrival of spring, feeds rivers that form aggressive canyons and ravines. The descent of the Ahanesal river will be another of the objectives of this episode of 'Al filo de lo imposible'.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Superhombre
Lucian Mircu (2019)
Horia Colibasanu is a dentist, a father of two boys and an elite climber. In 2008, he refused to abandon, at 7400 meters on Annapurna, his ill fellow, the Basque climber Inaki Ochoa de Olza, putting his own life at risk. His deed dazzled the climbers' community. In spite of this tragic incident, he continued to climb in pure alpine style, without supplemental oxygen. In 2017 the 40 years old athlete from Romania would set again for Everest, after two failed attempts. For the first time, Horia tries a solo ascent.- 2019
- Romania
- 70 min
Horia Colibasanu is a dentist, a father of two boys and an elite climber. In 2008, he refused to abandon, at 7400 meters on Annapurna, his ill fellow, the Basque climber Inaki Ochoa de Olza, putting his own life at risk. His deed dazzled the climbers' community. In spite of this tragic incident, he continued to climb in pure alpine style, without supplemental oxygen. In 2017 the 40 years old athlete from Romania would set again for Everest, after two failed attempts. For the first time, Horia tries a solo ascent.Climbing locations
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Riders on the Storm
Franz Walter (2016)
Ines Papert and Mayan Smith-Gobat, accompanied by their photographer friends Thomas Senf and Franz Walter, attempt to free climb 'Riders on the storm', in the extremely difficult east face of Torre Central del Paine, Patagonia. The route was first climbed by Wolfgang Güllich, Kurt Albert, Bernd Arnold, Peter Dittrich and Norbert Bätz in January 1991 in 15 days of climbing over a five-week period. This stunning line on the sheer 1300m east face of Torre Central line went at 7c, A3. The climbing is very varied and demanding, ranging from delicate and runout face climbing to wide cracks and roofs, which were often entirely iced up. As yet, there have been no free ascents of this route, though many strong climbers have tried.- 2016
- Germany
- 14 min
Ines Papert and Mayan Smith-Gobat, accompanied by their photographer friends Thomas Senf and Franz Walter, attempt to free climb 'Riders on the storm', in the extremely difficult east face of Torre Central del Paine, Patagonia. The route was first climbed by Wolfgang Güllich, Kurt Albert, Bernd Arnold, Peter Dittrich and Norbert Bätz in January 1991 in 15 days of climbing over a five-week period. This stunning line on the sheer 1300m east face of Torre Central line went at 7c, A3. The climbing is very varied and demanding, ranging from delicate and runout face climbing to wide cracks and roofs, which were often entirely iced up. As yet, there have been no free ascents of this route, though many strong climbers have tried.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
El Sendero Luminoso
Renan Ozturk (2014)
El Sendero Luminoso is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Potrero Chico. It was directed by Renan Ozturk in 2014 and produced by Camp4 Collective. It features Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright.- 2014
- USA
- 7 min
El Sendero Luminoso is a documentary about rock climbing that takes place in Potrero Chico. It was directed by Renan Ozturk in 2014 and produced by Camp4 Collective. It features Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright.Climbing locations
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