Anatomy of a First (1966)

Anatomy of a First (1966) poster

In February 1966, Pierre Mazeaud and Lucien Berardini traveled to the Atakor massif, in the Hoggar mountain range of the Sahara in southern Algeria. There, they attempted a challenging first ascent: the Takouba spur, one of the peaks adjacent to Garet El Djenoun, a legendary mountain in the Hoggar massif, first climbed by Roger Frison-Roche and Raymond Coche in 1935. The documentary, superbly filmed by Jacques Ertaud, won the Grand Prize at the Trento International Mountain Film Festival in 1966.

Director: Jacques Ertaud
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 32 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Pathé, ORTF
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High

Keywords

sahara desert, mountain climbing, mountaineering, algeria, alpinism, escalade, djazair, hoggar mountains, tamanrasset, adventure pionner, algerian sahara, algeria alpinism, mountaineering documentary in algeria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anatomy of a First about?
In February 1966, Pierre Mazeaud and Lucien Berardini traveled to the Atakor massif, in the Hoggar mountain range of the Sahara in southern Algeria. There, they attempted a challenging first ascent: the Takouba spur, one of the peaks adjacent to Garet El Djenoun, a legendary mountain in the Hoggar massif, first climbed by Roger Frison-Roche and Raymond Coche in 1935. The documentary, superbly filmed by Jacques Ertaud, won the Grand Prize at the Trento International Mountain Film Festival in 1966.
Who directed Anatomy of a First?
Anatomy of a First was directed by Jacques Ertaud.
Who stars in Anatomy of a First?
Anatomy of a First stars Pierre Mazeaud, Lucien Bérardini, René Vernadet, Jacques Ertaud.
How long is Anatomy of a First?
Anatomy of a First has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
What genre is Anatomy of a First?
Anatomy of a First is a Documentary, Adventure film.
Where was Anatomy of a First produced?
Anatomy of a First was produced in France.
What are the themes of Anatomy of a First?
The themes of Anatomy of a First include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.