Chamonix - Mont Blanc, Une histoire de conquêtes

Dec 2, 2015

★ 10.0

Overview

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

MC4

Montagne TV

France 3

INA

Chamonix - Mont Blanc, Une histoire de conquêtes Trailers

No Trailers found.

Cast

Self (archive footage)

Gaston Rébuffat

Self (archive footage)

Christophe Profit

Self (archive footage)

Jean-Marc Boivin

Self (archive footage)

Patrick Berhault

Self (archive footage)

Eric Escoffier

Self (archive footage)

Gary Hemming

Self (archive footage)

Catherine Destivelle

Self (archive footage)

Patrick Vallençant

Self

Patrick Gabarrou

Self (archive footage)

Walter Bonatti

Self (archive footage)

René Desmaison

Self (archive footage)

Lionel Terray

An international team of climbers ascends Mt. Everest in the spring of 1996. The film depicts their lengthy preparations for the climb, their trek to the summit, and their successful return to Base Camp. It also shows many of the challenges the group faced, including avalanches, lack of oxygen, treacherous ice walls, and a deadly blizzard.

9.0

Asgard Jamming

Jan 1, 2009

Attempt to make the first free climbing of the Mount Asgard.

6.5

Enrique Herreros

Jun 10, 2011

The story of Enrique Herreros (1903-1977), cartoonist, advertiser, poster designer, talent manager, actor, producer and filmmaker, and the most daring of mountaineers; the man who, along with his companions from the so-called “other Generation of '27,” brought Hollywood to Madrid's Gran Vía, turning a grey and sinister post-war city into the capital of an incipient and ambitious cultural industry.

10.0

Grimpeurs

May 8, 2015

In 1961 the southern face of the Central Pillar of Mont Blanc was still unclimbed. Two roped parties of climbers decided to come together to attempt to open a new route. Four days of violent storms caught the climbers just 80 metres from the summit. Of the seven climbers, only three returned home. One of the most intense and dramatic events in the history of climbing relives on the big screen, thanks to accounts and images of the feat.

6.1

Progression

Jan 1, 2009

Behind every breakthrough in the progression of climbing, there's a true story of doubt and determination, perseverance in the face of failure. From boulders, to big walls, to competition podiums, the climbers at the top of the game share a commitment to do whatever it takes to achieve their vision.

10.0

Explore Mont Blanc

Jan 21, 2016

No overview available.

7.9

Reel Rock 8

Sep 19, 2013

The latest groundbreaking films from Big Up Productions and Sender Films. Featuring Yuji Harayama, Daniel Woods, Hazel Findlay, Emily Harrington, Ueli Steck, Simone Moro, Melissa Arnot, Adam Ondra, and Chris Sharma. Action, humor, controversy, and inspiration in some of the most breathtaking places on Earth, including the mysterious spires of Borneo, the towering faces of Morocco, and the thin air of Mt. Everest.

7.3

Reel Rock 6

Sep 1, 2011

The complete 2011 REEL ROCK Film Tour: Six astounding short films covering every style of climbing on the planet. Starring Tommy Caldwell, Dean Potter, "Sketchy" Andy Lewis, Ashima Shiraishi, Will Gadd, Kevin Jorgeson, Corey Richards, Obe Carrion, Sean Leary, Tim Emmett, Simone Moro, Denis Urubko, Hans Florine, The Huber Brothers, and more.

10.0

The Ascent of Mont Blanc

Jan 7, 1907

Joseph Vallot and his team of guides and porters climb Mont Blanc in 1906. Their ascent will take three days. They spent their nights at the Grands Mulets refuge and the Grand Plateau refuge. This is the very first successfully filmed ascent. Joseph Vallot (1854-1925), rich heir of Lodève in Occitania. He devotes part of his fortune to the observation of the Alps, sometimes opposing the scientific community. He built an observatory, still standing today.

5.2

Specimen

Jan 1, 2006

No overview available.

10.0

Women of K2

Nov 30, 2003

On some peaks in 2003, the statistics are impressive. For the K2 dubbed "wild mountain" or "ruthless mountain", only 240 reached the summit and more than 60 perished in the ascent. An unimaginable rate of one death in four to survive. And these statistics are even worse At the start of the 2004 climbing season, only five talented and determined women had reached the 8,616-meter summit of K2, but only two made it out alive. , they too perished while climbing other peaks of 8000 meters, these five women all disappeared in the mountains.

10.0

Bravo Marcel

Oct 21, 2022

No overview available.

10.0

Rêves de Neige

Jan 1, 1960

No overview available.

10.0

Refuges

Jan 1, 1963

No overview available.

0.0

Rainier: The Mountain

May 17, 1999

In this retrospective tribute, acclaimed filmmaker Jean Walkinshaw hails the 100th anniversary of Mount Rainier National Park in Washington by talking to those who know it best: the scientists, naturalists, mountain climbers and artists whose lives have been touched by the peak's far-reaching shadow. The result is a harmonious blend of archival material and high-definition footage celebrating an icon of the Pacific Northwest.

7.0

Nanga Parbat - Mein Schlüsselberg

Jul 1, 2021

A tragic expedition to the Himalayas, told by the great mountaineer Reinhold Messner, who lost his brother there in 1970, swept away by an avalanche during the descent. An epic tale set against a grandiose backdrop.

10.0

Profession grimpeur, Eric Escoffier

Jan 1, 1985

A documentary portrait of the legend Eric Escoffier at the height of his mountaineering career. A true athlete, Escoffier has comprehensive, cutting-edge preparation in three different climbing disciplines: rock climbing, ice climbing and solo free climbing, without any safety devices. Philippe Lallet's camera follows Eric in his performances and in his preparation for one of the first La Sportroccia climbing competitions, in 1985 in Bardonecchia in Italy.

Cast

Self (archive footage)

Gaston Rébuffat

Self (archive footage)

Christophe Profit

Self (archive footage)

Jean-Marc Boivin

Self (archive footage)

Patrick Berhault

Self (archive footage)

Eric Escoffier

Self (archive footage)

Gary Hemming

Self (archive footage)

Catherine Destivelle

Self (archive footage)

Patrick Vallençant

Self

Patrick Gabarrou

Self (archive footage)

Walter Bonatti

Self (archive footage)

René Desmaison

Self (archive footage)

Chamonix - Mont Blanc, Une histoire de conquêtes

Overview

Genres

Production Companies

Chamonix - Mont Blanc, Une histoire de conquêtes Trailers

Cast

Gaston Rébuffat

Christophe Profit

Jean-Marc Boivin

Patrick Berhault

Eric Escoffier

Gary Hemming

Catherine Destivelle

Patrick Vallençant

Patrick Gabarrou

Walter Bonatti

René Desmaison

Lionel Terray

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The Ascent of Mont Blanc

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Rainier: The Mountain

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Chamonix - Mont Blanc, Une histoire de conquêtes Trailers

Cast

Gaston Rébuffat

Christophe Profit

Jean-Marc Boivin

Patrick Berhault

Eric Escoffier

Gary Hemming

Catherine Destivelle

Patrick Vallençant

Patrick Gabarrou

Walter Bonatti

René Desmaison

Lionel Terray

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Enrique Herreros

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Progression

Explore Mont Blanc

Reel Rock 8

Reel Rock 6

The Ascent of Mont Blanc

Specimen

Women of K2

Bravo Marcel

Rêves de Neige

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Rainier: The Mountain

Nanga Parbat - Mein Schlüsselberg

Profession grimpeur, Eric Escoffier