L'Aiguille Verte (2015)
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Aiguille Verte, the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix is producing a film retracing the major dates of this summit which is so dear to it. 'La Verte' has been the object of desire for many mountaineers for a century and a half. Big names have paraded in search of this 4122 meter summit: Edward Whymper, Michel Croz, Albert Mummery, Armand Charlet, Marco Siffredi... La Verte has had a strong impact on the history of mountaineering, inspiring Gaston Rébuffat who warned the future contenders for this summit: "Before the Verte you are a climber, in the Verte you become a mountaineer".
Cast
- Jean-Claude Charlet - Self
- Georges Payot - Self
- Edward Whymper - Self (related character)
- Florian Oustry - Self (Alpinist)
- Rémy Ingres - Self (Alpinist)
- Cécile Thomas - Self (Alpinist)
Screenplay
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High
Keywords
mountaineering, chamonix, alpinism, mountain pioneer, aiguille verte
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is L'Aiguille Verte about?
- On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Aiguille Verte, the Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix is producing a film retracing the major dates of this summit which is so dear to it. 'La Verte' has been the object of desire for many mountaineers for a century and a half. Big names have paraded in search of this 4122 meter summit: Edward Whymper, Michel Croz, Albert Mummery, Armand Charlet, Marco Siffredi... La Verte has had a strong impact on the history of mountaineering, inspiring Gaston Rébuffat who warned the future contenders for this summit: "Before the Verte you are a climber, in the Verte you become a mountaineer".
- Who directed L'Aiguille Verte?
- L'Aiguille Verte was directed by Bertrand Delapierre.
- Who stars in L'Aiguille Verte?
- L'Aiguille Verte stars Jean-Claude Charlet, Georges Payot, Edward Whymper, Florian Oustry, Rémy Ingres, Cécile Thomas.
- How long is L'Aiguille Verte?
- L'Aiguille Verte has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is L'Aiguille Verte?
- L'Aiguille Verte is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was L'Aiguille Verte produced?
- L'Aiguille Verte was produced in France.
- What are the themes of L'Aiguille Verte?
- The themes of L'Aiguille Verte include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.