Everest 78, or the French on top of the world (1978)

Everest 78, or the French on top of the world (1978) poster

It was a sporting feat, a national feat, but also and above all a technical feat: on October 15, 1978, three French mountaineers, for the first time, reached the summit of Everest: Pierre Mazeaud, Nicolas Jaeger, Jean Afanassieff, accompanied by Kurt Diemberger, Austrian mountaineer and cameraman. A performance broadcast live on the radio thanks to the France inter teams and filmed for television by TF1. Christian Brincourt, a great French reporter, tells us about this expedition and questions the members of the expedition on their motivations. With Pierre Mazeaud (expedition leader), Jean-François Mazeaud (doctor), Claude Deck, Raymond Despiau, Nicolas Jaeger, Walter Cecchinel, Jean Afanassieff, Kurt Diemberger.

Director: Christian Brincourt, Jean-Claude Odin
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: TF1
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

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

Keywords

himalaya mountain range, extreme sports, mountaineering, mount everest, alpinism, mountain documentary, goat climber

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Everest 78, or the French on top of the world about?
It was a sporting feat, a national feat, but also and above all a technical feat: on October 15, 1978, three French mountaineers, for the first time, reached the summit of Everest: Pierre Mazeaud, Nicolas Jaeger, Jean Afanassieff, accompanied by Kurt Diemberger, Austrian mountaineer and cameraman. A performance broadcast live on the radio thanks to the France inter teams and filmed for television by TF1. Christian Brincourt, a great French reporter, tells us about this expedition and questions the members of the expedition on their motivations. With Pierre Mazeaud (expedition leader), Jean-François Mazeaud (doctor), Claude Deck, Raymond Despiau, Nicolas Jaeger, Walter Cecchinel, Jean Afanassieff, Kurt Diemberger.
Who directed Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world was directed by Christian Brincourt, Jean-Claude Odin.
Who stars in Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world stars Pierre Mazeaud, Jean Afanassieff, Nicolas Jaeger, Raymond Despiau, Walter Cecchinel, Kurt Diemberger.
How long is Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world is a Documentary, Adventure film.
Where was Everest 78, or the French on top of the world produced?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world was produced in France.
What are the themes of Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
The themes of Everest 78, or the French on top of the world include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.