Forbidden Pilgrimage (2025)

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In 1952, Marie-Louise Chapelle was the first French woman to reach an unclimbed peak in the Himalayas. Years later, filmmaker Ellen Vermeulen follows in her footsteps. An intimate journey through snow landscapes in which personal ambitions, social constraints, and the complexity of being a woman take center stage.

Director: Ellen Vermeulen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:
Music: Jakob Krüger, Nathan Wouters
Editing: Ellen Vermeulen, Dieter Diependaele
Production: Inti Films, Volya Films
Country: Belgium
Language: English, Français, हिन्दी, Nederlands
Original Language: fr

Keywords

double life, documentary film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forbidden Pilgrimage about?
In 1952, Marie-Louise Chapelle was the first French woman to reach an unclimbed peak in the Himalayas. Years later, filmmaker Ellen Vermeulen follows in her footsteps. An intimate journey through snow landscapes in which personal ambitions, social constraints, and the complexity of being a woman take center stage.
Who directed Forbidden Pilgrimage?
Forbidden Pilgrimage was directed by Ellen Vermeulen.
How long is Forbidden Pilgrimage?
Forbidden Pilgrimage has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Forbidden Pilgrimage?
Forbidden Pilgrimage is a Documentary film.
Where was Forbidden Pilgrimage produced?
Forbidden Pilgrimage was produced in Belgium.