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Drama / Mountain Drama
Falling
(1998)
High in the mountains. A climbing accident. A man begins a long journey with the broken weight of the woman he loves. When he can no longer carry her, he must continue alone through the brutal landscape. At the very end of his strength he finds the only thing that could end his struggle. Falling won the Best Short Subject at the Williamsburg Brooklyn Film Festival and has been short-listed at other film festivals.
- 1998
- USA
- 18 min
High in the mountains. A climbing accident. A man begins a long journey with the broken weight of the woman he loves. When he can no longer carry her, he must continue alone through the brutal landscape. At the very end of his strength he finds the only thing that could end his struggle. Falling won the Best Short Subject at the Williamsburg Brooklyn Film Festival and has been short-listed at other film festivals. -
Documentary / Portrait
Tadeusz Gąsienica Giewont - Bez Ale
Robert Żurakowski (2016)
A documentary about the charismatic life of Tadeusz Giewont, a mountain guide in Zakopane, Tatra rescuer, actor and musician, and violinist of the Tatra folk groups. The film shows the time of the September campaign in which the main character participated as a defender of Lvov from where he was sent to the camps, as well as post-war times of Tadeusz’s difficult and laborious job in the Tatra Voluntary Rescue Service. The story of legendary storyteller Tadeusz Giewont is a story of a world going away into oblivion…Tadeusz Gąsienica Giewont - Bez Ale
Robert Żurakowski, Bartosz Szwast
- 2016
- Poland
- 68 min
A documentary about the charismatic life of Tadeusz Giewont, a mountain guide in Zakopane, Tatra rescuer, actor and musician, and violinist of the Tatra folk groups. The film shows the time of the September campaign in which the main character participated as a defender of Lvov from where he was sent to the camps, as well as post-war times of Tadeusz’s difficult and laborious job in the Tatra Voluntary Rescue Service. The story of legendary storyteller Tadeusz Giewont is a story of a world going away into oblivion…Climbing locations
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Na život a na smrt
Anna Žembová (2018)
A documentary about the Slovak mountain air rescue service produced on the 45th anniversary of its creation. Starting from its beginnings without experience, the film explains the motivation behind this rescue force, we learn about the human side of the service, it brings us closer to the methodology of the air rescue service, and shows us with archive footage those first attempts and the subsequent evolution. A film by Anna Žembová.- 2018
- Slovakia
- 33 min
A documentary about the Slovak mountain air rescue service produced on the 45th anniversary of its creation. Starting from its beginnings without experience, the film explains the motivation behind this rescue force, we learn about the human side of the service, it brings us closer to the methodology of the air rescue service, and shows us with archive footage those first attempts and the subsequent evolution. A film by Anna Žembová.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Solo in volo
Gianluca Maspes (2018)
Luigi Bombardieri died in 1957 in an attempt to experiment with the use of helicopters for mountain rescue. Today, Maurizio Folini, a mountain guide, becomes a helicopter pilot and from Bernina to Nepal brings the idea of Bombardieri, managing to rescue mountaineers at record levels and helping the civil population after the earthquake of 2015. Maurizio continues his work of teaching the heli-rescue techniques for future pilots who will operate on the Himalayas, following the values of teaching so dear to Bombardieri.- 2018
- Italy
- 32 min
Luigi Bombardieri died in 1957 in an attempt to experiment with the use of helicopters for mountain rescue. Today, Maurizio Folini, a mountain guide, becomes a helicopter pilot and from Bernina to Nepal brings the idea of Bombardieri, managing to rescue mountaineers at record levels and helping the civil population after the earthquake of 2015. Maurizio continues his work of teaching the heli-rescue techniques for future pilots who will operate on the Himalayas, following the values of teaching so dear to Bombardieri.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Hoisted from hell
Andrew Parkin (2020)
In this episode of 'Extreme rescues' three stories are presented: members of a helicopter crew try to rescue a mountain climber from a cliff; a crevasse opens up under a group of ski mountaineers; rescuers cope with stormy conditions to save a fisherman with an injured hand. Extreme rescues tells the stories of some of the most gripping, real-life rescue situations told for the first time. Each program of the series allows viewers to experience the story from the moment tragedy strikes, following every beat of the rescue operation as it unfolds. The actual footage is intercut with powerful interviews of the rescuers and the survivors.Andrew Parkin, Jim Nally, Philip Stebbing
- 2020
- UK
- 45 min
In this episode of 'Extreme rescues' three stories are presented: members of a helicopter crew try to rescue a mountain climber from a cliff; a crevasse opens up under a group of ski mountaineers; rescuers cope with stormy conditions to save a fisherman with an injured hand. Extreme rescues tells the stories of some of the most gripping, real-life rescue situations told for the first time. Each program of the series allows viewers to experience the story from the moment tragedy strikes, following every beat of the rescue operation as it unfolds. The actual footage is intercut with powerful interviews of the rescuers and the survivors.Climbing locations
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Drama / Adventure
Wings over Everest
Fay Yu (2019)
When a plane carrying important documents crashes in the Death Zone of Mount Everest, two men claiming to work for India's research and analysis department offer a large sum of money to Team Wings, a mountain rescue organization, to take them up to recover them. They will fight a fierce battle on the dangerous Himalayas. A Chinese action movie produced for an international audience and digitally remastered to be released in IMAX3D cinemas. Directed by Yu Fay, Wings Over Everest stars Asian Film Award Winner Koji Yakusho, famous actress Zhang Jingchu, and Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor winner Lin Bohong.- 2019
- China
- 110 min
When a plane carrying important documents crashes in the Death Zone of Mount Everest, two men claiming to work for India's research and analysis department offer a large sum of money to Team Wings, a mountain rescue organization, to take them up to recover them. They will fight a fierce battle on the dangerous Himalayas. A Chinese action movie produced for an international audience and digitally remastered to be released in IMAX3D cinemas. Directed by Yu Fay, Wings Over Everest stars Asian Film Award Winner Koji Yakusho, famous actress Zhang Jingchu, and Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor winner Lin Bohong.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
The time to live is now
Fred Hollis (2012)
This docudrama presents the experiences of the Stevens family who lost their daughter and sister, Lygon, to the sudden and unexpected sweep of an avalanche. Join them as they recount the painful events of that tragic day and explore the pages of Lygon's journal that offer answers to the question 'Why, God?' Gain a better understanding of who God is during times of trials and losses. Discover how you can trust the sovereign God no matter what you experience in life. The documentary is presented by 'Day of Discovery', a weekly television broadcast which offers Bible teaching through a variety of human interest stories, music, and journeys to the lands of the Bible.- 2012
- USA
- 90 min
This docudrama presents the experiences of the Stevens family who lost their daughter and sister, Lygon, to the sudden and unexpected sweep of an avalanche. Join them as they recount the painful events of that tragic day and explore the pages of Lygon's journal that offer answers to the question 'Why, God?' Gain a better understanding of who God is during times of trials and losses. Discover how you can trust the sovereign God no matter what you experience in life. The documentary is presented by 'Day of Discovery', a weekly television broadcast which offers Bible teaching through a variety of human interest stories, music, and journeys to the lands of the Bible.Climbing locations
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I-View
Claudio Rossoni (2015)
Thanks to his perseverance, the Italian climber Simone Moro has written pages of alpinism history, above all of winter alpinism on peaks over 8000 meters high. I-VIEW tells about his adventure as a helicopter pilot and his dream of bringing helicopter rescue to the Himalayas. A 341production film by Claudio Rossoni featuring Simone Moro, Reinhold Messner, Denis Urubko, Vinicio Megar, Maurizio Folini, and others.- 2015
- Italy
- 47 min
Thanks to his perseverance, the Italian climber Simone Moro has written pages of alpinism history, above all of winter alpinism on peaks over 8000 meters high. I-VIEW tells about his adventure as a helicopter pilot and his dream of bringing helicopter rescue to the Himalayas. A 341production film by Claudio Rossoni featuring Simone Moro, Reinhold Messner, Denis Urubko, Vinicio Megar, Maurizio Folini, and others.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Chronicle
Focus Matterhorn
Marc Villiger (2015)
In the winter of 1986, André Georges crossed all of Zermatt's four thousands with the famous extreme mountaineer Erhard Loretan within three weeks. The documentary remembers the feat following two teams who climb these summits separately and in different stages. A rope team is formed by André Georges and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner. The other consists of Simon Anthamatten and Felicitas Feller. The alpinists talk about their passion for mountains and about how alpine danger and rescue symbolize life itself. Breathtaking pictures and personal statements have you guess a dimension beyond human destiny.- 2015
- Switzerland
- 52 min
In the winter of 1986, André Georges crossed all of Zermatt's four thousands with the famous extreme mountaineer Erhard Loretan within three weeks. The documentary remembers the feat following two teams who climb these summits separately and in different stages. A rope team is formed by André Georges and Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner. The other consists of Simon Anthamatten and Felicitas Feller. The alpinists talk about their passion for mountains and about how alpine danger and rescue symbolize life itself. Breathtaking pictures and personal statements have you guess a dimension beyond human destiny.Climbing locations
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Blood Moon - Brit Rock
Alastair Lee (2018)
Robbie Phillips, Calum Cunningham and Alan Carne attempt to open a new climb, ground up, on a 700m Big Wall called Tsaranoro Atsimo in Madagascar. The walls of Tsaranoro are as wild and bold as the country, the rock beautifully carved as if by providential hand, and the story... that of a real adventure of friends taking the risks that come hand in hand with pushing boundaries. Once the free climbing begins disaster strikes, Alan takes a bad fall shattering his lower right leg, an epic ordeal unfolds to get Alan from the remote big wall to safety. Then, Robbie and Calum must decide whether to continue with their push or give in to their emotions. This version of the film, 10 minutes shorter, was part of the 2018 Brit Rock Film Tour.- 2018
- UK
- 35 min
Robbie Phillips, Calum Cunningham and Alan Carne attempt to open a new climb, ground up, on a 700m Big Wall called Tsaranoro Atsimo in Madagascar. The walls of Tsaranoro are as wild and bold as the country, the rock beautifully carved as if by providential hand, and the story... that of a real adventure of friends taking the risks that come hand in hand with pushing boundaries. Once the free climbing begins disaster strikes, Alan takes a bad fall shattering his lower right leg, an epic ordeal unfolds to get Alan from the remote big wall to safety. Then, Robbie and Calum must decide whether to continue with their push or give in to their emotions. This version of the film, 10 minutes shorter, was part of the 2018 Brit Rock Film Tour.Climbing locations
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Blood Moon
Alastair Lee (2018)
Robbie Phillips, Calum Cunningham and Alan Carne attempt to open a new climb, ground up, on a 700m Big Wall called Tsaranoro Atsimo in Madagascar. The walls of Tsaranoro are as wild and bold as the country, the rock beautifully carved as if by providential hand, and the story... that of a real adventure of friends taking the risks that come hand in hand with pushing boundaries. Once the free climbing begins disaster strikes, Alan takes a bad fall shattering his lower right leg, an epic ordeal unfolds to get Alan from the remote big wall to safety. Then, Robbie and Calum must decide whether to continue with their push or give in to their emotions. A shorter version of the film was part of the 2018 Brit Rock Film Tour.- 2018
- UK
- 45 min
Robbie Phillips, Calum Cunningham and Alan Carne attempt to open a new climb, ground up, on a 700m Big Wall called Tsaranoro Atsimo in Madagascar. The walls of Tsaranoro are as wild and bold as the country, the rock beautifully carved as if by providential hand, and the story... that of a real adventure of friends taking the risks that come hand in hand with pushing boundaries. Once the free climbing begins disaster strikes, Alan takes a bad fall shattering his lower right leg, an epic ordeal unfolds to get Alan from the remote big wall to safety. Then, Robbie and Calum must decide whether to continue with their push or give in to their emotions. A shorter version of the film was part of the 2018 Brit Rock Film Tour.Climbing locations
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Drama / Mountain Drama
Journey for three
Michael Forlong (1950)
The adventures of three British immigrants -two girls and a man- to New Zealand. The girls settle down quite soon, one as a nurse, the other as a factory worker; the man, an engineer, finds himself out of his element, ill at ease, disliking his companions, and has almost determined to leave when he goes out on a relief party up the mountains to rescue a climber who has broken his leg at the head of a glacier. The rigors of the climb solve his personal problems: he decides he likes New Zealanders after all, in spite of their differences to Britons... A film promoted by the Immigration Department of New Zealand to attract immigrants.- 1950
- New Zealand
- 45 min
The adventures of three British immigrants -two girls and a man- to New Zealand. The girls settle down quite soon, one as a nurse, the other as a factory worker; the man, an engineer, finds himself out of his element, ill at ease, disliking his companions, and has almost determined to leave when he goes out on a relief party up the mountains to rescue a climber who has broken his leg at the head of a glacier. The rigors of the climb solve his personal problems: he decides he likes New Zealanders after all, in spite of their differences to Britons... A film promoted by the Immigration Department of New Zealand to attract immigrants.Climbing locations
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