Grimpeurs (2015)
In 1961 the southern face of the Central Pillar of Mont Blanc was still unclimbed. Two roped parties of climbers decided to come together to attempt to open a new route. Four days of violent storms caught the climbers just 80 metres from the summit. Of the seven climbers, only three returned home. One of the most intense and dramatic events in the history of climbing relives on the big screen, thanks to accounts and images of the feat.
Director: Andrea Federico
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: May 8, 2015
Cast
- Walter Bonatti - Self (archive footage)
- Pierre Mazeaud - Self
- Mirella Vescovi Tenderini - Self
- Caterina Caramello - Self
- Andrea Oggioni - Self (archive footage)
- Riuggero Pellin - Self
- Renato Petigax - Self
- Dino Piazza - Self
- Emilio Valsecchi - Self
Screenplay
Music: Mario Rugge
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures
Keywords
alps mountains, mountaineering, alpinism
More Films by Director: Andrea Federico
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grimpeurs about?
- In 1961 the southern face of the Central Pillar of Mont Blanc was still unclimbed. Two roped parties of climbers decided to come together to attempt to open a new route. Four days of violent storms caught the climbers just 80 metres from the summit. Of the seven climbers, only three returned home. One of the most intense and dramatic events in the history of climbing relives on the big screen, thanks to accounts and images of the feat.
- Who directed Grimpeurs?
- Grimpeurs was directed by Andrea Federico.
- Who stars in Grimpeurs?
- Grimpeurs stars Walter Bonatti, Pierre Mazeaud, Mirella Vescovi Tenderini, Caterina Caramello, Andrea Oggioni, Riuggero Pellin.
- How long is Grimpeurs?
- Grimpeurs has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Grimpeurs?
- Grimpeurs is a Documentary film.
- What are the themes of Grimpeurs?
- The themes of Grimpeurs include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.