The Unfamous of Mont Blanc (1986)

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Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, rises to 4,810 m and was first climbed on August 8, 1786. Chamonix natives Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard set out on the afternoon of August 7 and returned victorious on the morning of the 9th, after two nights spent outdoors. This film is a staging that reconstructs this great event with all the problems it created and resolved, thus contributing to the emergence of the modern concept of mountaineering. Denis Ducroz, guide and filmmaker, immerses us in the minds and times of these two men, 224 years later.

Director: Denis Ducroz
Genre: Documentary, History, Adventure
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Production: Antenne 2, RTS
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

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

Keywords

mountaineering, pioneers, chamonix, alpinism, mountain documentary, mountain pioneer, mont blanc, alpinism history, alpinism legend, alps, french alpinism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Unfamous of Mont Blanc about?
Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, rises to 4,810 m and was first climbed on August 8, 1786. Chamonix natives Jacques Balmat and Michel Paccard set out on the afternoon of August 7 and returned victorious on the morning of the 9th, after two nights spent outdoors. This film is a staging that reconstructs this great event with all the problems it created and resolved, thus contributing to the emergence of the modern concept of mountaineering. Denis Ducroz, guide and filmmaker, immerses us in the minds and times of these two men, 224 years later.
Who directed The Unfamous of Mont Blanc?
The Unfamous of Mont Blanc was directed by Denis Ducroz.
Who stars in The Unfamous of Mont Blanc?
The Unfamous of Mont Blanc stars Paul Minthe, Michel Voïta, Bruno Abraham-Kremer, Laurence Crombé.
How long is The Unfamous of Mont Blanc?
The Unfamous of Mont Blanc has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Unfamous of Mont Blanc?
The Unfamous of Mont Blanc is a Documentary, History, Adventure film.
Where was The Unfamous of Mont Blanc produced?
The Unfamous of Mont Blanc was produced in France.
What are the themes of The Unfamous of Mont Blanc?
The themes of The Unfamous of Mont Blanc include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.