Everest 78, or the French on top of the world (1978)
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.
Cast
- Pierre Mazeaud - Self
- Jean Afanassieff - Self
- Nicolas Jaeger - Self
- Raymond Despiau - Self
- Walter Cecchinel - Self
- Kurt Diemberger - Self
- Jean-François Mazeaud - Self
- Claude Deck - Self
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.