Le Grec - Georges Livanos (1994)

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Georges Livanos, nicknamed the Greek but pure child of Marseille, amateur mountaineer, opened more than 500 routes in the Calanques, 40 in the Dolomites, and repeated many of the greatest routes in the Alps in the company of the best climbers of his time, d friends, and especially his wife Sonia. He is also the author of the classic "Beyond the vertical". This report follows for a day the legend, still 71 years old, of his apartment in the Marseille city in the Calanques. As a true Provençal, he speaks without filter of the exploits that made him famous, gives his opinion on modern climbing and on life in general: the portrait of a great climber and above all of a fascinating character with a sense of humor sharp.

Director: Jean Afanassieff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Françoise Tesseron
Production: France 3, MC4, CNC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures

Keywords

biography, mountaineering, free climbing, dolomites, alpinism, escalade, goat climber, mountain pioneer, scalata, calanques marseille

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Le Grec - Georges Livanos about?
Georges Livanos, nicknamed the Greek but pure child of Marseille, amateur mountaineer, opened more than 500 routes in the Calanques, 40 in the Dolomites, and repeated many of the greatest routes in the Alps in the company of the best climbers of his time, d friends, and especially his wife Sonia. He is also the author of the classic "Beyond the vertical". This report follows for a day the legend, still 71 years old, of his apartment in the Marseille city in the Calanques. As a true Provençal, he speaks without filter of the exploits that made him famous, gives his opinion on modern climbing and on life in general: the portrait of a great climber and above all of a fascinating character with a sense of humor sharp.
Who directed Le Grec - Georges Livanos?
Le Grec - Georges Livanos was directed by Jean Afanassieff.
Who stars in Le Grec - Georges Livanos?
Le Grec - Georges Livanos stars Georges Livanos, Sonia Livanos, Patrick Edlinger, Jérôme Rochelle.
How long is Le Grec - Georges Livanos?
Le Grec - Georges Livanos has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is Le Grec - Georges Livanos?
Le Grec - Georges Livanos is a Documentary film.
Where was Le Grec - Georges Livanos produced?
Le Grec - Georges Livanos was produced in France.
What are the themes of Le Grec - Georges Livanos?
The themes of Le Grec - Georges Livanos include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.