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Documentary / Historical
Tatort Matterhorn
Gieri Venzin (2015)
The Matterhorn. An invincible mountain - until 150 years ago. It all changed on the 14th July 1865, when two mountaineer groups raced to the top, wanting to be the first to reach the peak of the majestic mountain. The British-Swiss team were victorious. But the triumph soon turned into tragedy. During the descent, four mountaineers tragically died. But was it an unfortunate accident, or sabotage? Or even murder?
The documentary «Tatort Matterhorn» - produced by the Swiss television channel SRF - tries to solve the case that led to the dramatic happenings on the Swiss Alps.- 2015
- Germany
- 87 min
The Matterhorn. An invincible mountain - until 150 years ago. It all changed on the 14th July 1865, when two mountaineer groups raced to the top, wanting to be the first to reach the peak of the majestic mountain. The British-Swiss team were victorious. But the triumph soon turned into tragedy. During the descent, four mountaineers tragically died. But was it an unfortunate accident, or sabotage? Or even murder?
The documentary «Tatort Matterhorn» - produced by the Swiss television channel SRF - tries to solve the case that led to the dramatic happenings on the Swiss Alps.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Climbing Journal
Visions of Mexico
James Carse (2005)
"Visions of Mexico" features an international cast of travellers who have abandoned their preconceived notions to experience the beauty of Mexico’s rock climbing and culture.The journey takes you to the rocky canyons around Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara, where professional and recreational climbers alike come to test their courage and strength. In between climbs, you'll catch a glimpse of Mexico's people and culture, spending time with Dona Kika in her family store at El Salto and exploring the Aztec pyramids of Teotihuacán, 25 miles from Mexico City. Narrator, Jeff Jackson, highlights the history and culture of the areas traveled from his years of experience as a climber and traveler in Mexico.- 2005
- USA
- 51 min
"Visions of Mexico" features an international cast of travellers who have abandoned their preconceived notions to experience the beauty of Mexico’s rock climbing and culture.The journey takes you to the rocky canyons around Monterrey, Mexico City and Guadalajara, where professional and recreational climbers alike come to test their courage and strength. In between climbs, you'll catch a glimpse of Mexico's people and culture, spending time with Dona Kika in her family store at El Salto and exploring the Aztec pyramids of Teotihuacán, 25 miles from Mexico City. Narrator, Jeff Jackson, highlights the history and culture of the areas traveled from his years of experience as a climber and traveler in Mexico.Climbing locations
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Cho Oyu - West of Everest
Tim Boelter (2003)
Cho Oyu, West of Everest takes a candid look at the daily struggles associated with an expedition to climb the sixth highest mountain in the world. Although Cho Oyu has been dubbed one of the easiest 8,000-meter peaks to climb, in the rarified air at 26,906 feet, nothing comes easy. Follow this team of climbers as they reveal through their own words, the physical and mental barriers confronted throughout their journey. Although a small handful in this large expedition reaches the summit, a selfless rescue attempt ends in tragedy, proving that no 8,000-meter peak is easy.- 2003
- USA
- 53 min
Cho Oyu, West of Everest takes a candid look at the daily struggles associated with an expedition to climb the sixth highest mountain in the world. Although Cho Oyu has been dubbed one of the easiest 8,000-meter peaks to climb, in the rarified air at 26,906 feet, nothing comes easy. Follow this team of climbers as they reveal through their own words, the physical and mental barriers confronted throughout their journey. Although a small handful in this large expedition reaches the summit, a selfless rescue attempt ends in tragedy, proving that no 8,000-meter peak is easy.Climbing locations
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Hitlers Gipfelstürmer
Tom Matzek (2009)
Mountain climbers, jungle explorers and desert foxes - many of them ended up in the claws of the Nazi Party, the SS or the Wehrmacht because of their careers, scientific curiosity or their love of travel. Were these adventurers aware of the consequences of this association or were they simply interested in pursuing their own interests regardless of the price? That's the question that this documentary seeks to answer for the search for pre-historic sites in the Sahara led to the development of maps for the Wehrmacht, while an airborne expedition in the Amazon helped to develop aerial photographic analysis. The stories of explorers like Heinrich Harrer and Laszlo Almasy, better known as the «English Patient», are retold using spectacular pictures and footage from places like India, Egypt and Peru.- 2009
- Austria
- 51 min
Mountain climbers, jungle explorers and desert foxes - many of them ended up in the claws of the Nazi Party, the SS or the Wehrmacht because of their careers, scientific curiosity or their love of travel. Were these adventurers aware of the consequences of this association or were they simply interested in pursuing their own interests regardless of the price? That's the question that this documentary seeks to answer for the search for pre-historic sites in the Sahara led to the development of maps for the Wehrmacht, while an airborne expedition in the Amazon helped to develop aerial photographic analysis. The stories of explorers like Heinrich Harrer and Laszlo Almasy, better known as the «English Patient», are retold using spectacular pictures and footage from places like India, Egypt and Peru.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Next stop: Greenland
Lara Izagirre (2012)
This thirty minute documentary tells the story of seven of the best sportsmen in Spain. Their names speak for themselves, Alex Txikon, Álvaro Bultó, Iñaki Ituarte, Dario Barrio, Toni López, Santi Corella and Armando del Rey. Next Stop: Greenland is a very unusual adventure, in which two totally different sporting disciplines join together with the same objective, to climb and jump the emblematic Greenland mountain Ulamertorsuaq. In this way climbing and BASE jumping are united in this documentary which has as its central theme the human side of these sportsmen.- 2012
- Spain
- 29 min
This thirty minute documentary tells the story of seven of the best sportsmen in Spain. Their names speak for themselves, Alex Txikon, Álvaro Bultó, Iñaki Ituarte, Dario Barrio, Toni López, Santi Corella and Armando del Rey. Next Stop: Greenland is a very unusual adventure, in which two totally different sporting disciplines join together with the same objective, to climb and jump the emblematic Greenland mountain Ulamertorsuaq. In this way climbing and BASE jumping are united in this documentary which has as its central theme the human side of these sportsmen.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Portrait
Dirtbag
Dave O'Leske (2017)
Fred Beckey is the legendary American 'Dirtbag' mountaineer whose name has evoked mystery, sarcasm and adulation since the 1940s. His stubborn determination to climb one peak after another was translated into a solitary life on the road, where he left a trail of furious climbing partners and abandoned lovers. At the age of 94 he is still obsessed by the mountains and plans ambitious expeditions, but the man who once cavorted over the rock and ice now has to come to terms with everyday life. The story of this athletic rebel, who inspired generations of climbers with his monumental first ascents and impassioned books, is recounted for the first time.- 2017
- USA
- 96 min
Fred Beckey is the legendary American 'Dirtbag' mountaineer whose name has evoked mystery, sarcasm and adulation since the 1940s. His stubborn determination to climb one peak after another was translated into a solitary life on the road, where he left a trail of furious climbing partners and abandoned lovers. At the age of 94 he is still obsessed by the mountains and plans ambitious expeditions, but the man who once cavorted over the rock and ice now has to come to terms with everyday life. The story of this athletic rebel, who inspired generations of climbers with his monumental first ascents and impassioned books, is recounted for the first time.Climbing locations
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Pumori et les enfants d’Autrans
Johan Perrier (2003)
Pumori et les enfants d’Autrans is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Pumori. It was directed by Johan Perrier in 2003 and produced by Johan Perrier Films. It features Pierre Griscelli, Céline Rambaud, Jérémie Perrier, Bruno Jacoberger, Johan Perrier, João Garcia and others.Pumori et les enfants d’Autrans
Johan Perrier, Jérémie Perrier
- 2003
- France
- 30 min
Pumori et les enfants d’Autrans is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Pumori. It was directed by Johan Perrier in 2003 and produced by Johan Perrier Films. It features Pierre Griscelli, Céline Rambaud, Jérémie Perrier, Bruno Jacoberger, Johan Perrier, João Garcia and others.Climbing locations
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Guide de montagne, les risques de la passion
Laurent Cistac (2007)
Guide de montagne, les risques de la passion is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc Massif. It was directed by Laurent Cistac in 2007 and produced by Aster. It features Christophe Profit, Matthieu Morelli, Dominique Stumpert, Isabelle Santoire, Bruno Gardent, Franck Henry and others.Guide de montagne, les risques de la passion
- 2007
- France
- 52 min
Guide de montagne, les risques de la passion is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Mont Blanc Massif. It was directed by Laurent Cistac in 2007 and produced by Aster. It features Christophe Profit, Matthieu Morelli, Dominique Stumpert, Isabelle Santoire, Bruno Gardent, Franck Henry and others.Climbing locations
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En cordée
Jacques Berr (1942)
En cordée is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Aiguillette D'argentière. It was directed by Jacques Berr in 1942 and produced by La France en Marche. It is a part of the series La France en marche.- 1942
- France
- 10 min
En cordée is a documentary about alpinism that takes place in Aiguillette D'argentière. It was directed by Jacques Berr in 1942 and produced by La France en Marche. It is a part of the series La France en marche.Climbing locations
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Documentary / Expedition Journal
Gyachung Kang
Surendra Singh Thapa (1986)
Gyachung Kang 7952 m is located in the central Himalaya on the border between China and Nepal, thirty kilometers west of Everest, just near Cho Oyu. Only one previous expedition had climbed the mountain. In 1964 two members of a Japanese team had made the first ascent, climbing a snow-gully on the west flank of the south face and then the NW ridge avoiding the last rock step on the Tibetan side. One member had fallen and died below the summit. Since then nobody has attempted the peak. The selection of a route for the expedition involved a major difficulty because of total lack of past information except a photo of the south face in Shiro Sirahata's book.- 1986
- France
- 11 min
Gyachung Kang 7952 m is located in the central Himalaya on the border between China and Nepal, thirty kilometers west of Everest, just near Cho Oyu. Only one previous expedition had climbed the mountain. In 1964 two members of a Japanese team had made the first ascent, climbing a snow-gully on the west flank of the south face and then the NW ridge avoiding the last rock step on the Tibetan side. One member had fallen and died below the summit. Since then nobody has attempted the peak. The selection of a route for the expedition involved a major difficulty because of total lack of past information except a photo of the south face in Shiro Sirahata's book.Climbing locations
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Siniye gory
(1961)
The film 'Blue Mountains' was shot by Mark Trakhtman in the Baksan Gorge of the Caucasus in 1961. The film is an ode dedicated to the mountains in summer and shows different mountaineering, rock climbing, and other kind of leisure activities. One of the main roles in this film was played by the famous Kharkov climber Vitaly Timokhin, who tragically died in 1964 while climbing Ushba. A color film of the Soviet era by Mark Trakhtman.
- 1961
- Soviet Union
- 17 min
The film 'Blue Mountains' was shot by Mark Trakhtman in the Baksan Gorge of the Caucasus in 1961. The film is an ode dedicated to the mountains in summer and shows different mountaineering, rock climbing, and other kind of leisure activities. One of the main roles in this film was played by the famous Kharkov climber Vitaly Timokhin, who tragically died in 1964 while climbing Ushba. A color film of the Soviet era by Mark Trakhtman.Climbing locations
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A due passi dalla vetta
Bruno Scarpellini (1974)
Exciting documentation of the attempt made in 1974 by the CAI Expedition of Bergamo to the Himalchuli, an almost 8000 Himalayan. A stone's throw from the summit, the renunciation to save the life of a companion. A film by Gianni Scarpellini- 1974
- Italy
- 36 min
Exciting documentation of the attempt made in 1974 by the CAI Expedition of Bergamo to the Himalchuli, an almost 8000 Himalayan. A stone's throw from the summit, the renunciation to save the life of a companion. A film by Gianni ScarpelliniClimbing locations
