Premiers à l’Everest (2012)

In 1924, British climber George Mallory and his partner Andrew Irvine attempted to conquer Everest for the third time. They never returned. Could they have been the first to successfully climb the mountain before meeting their deaths? In 1999, German geologist Jochen Hemmleb discovered Mallory's body just below the summit, reigniting speculation. In 2010, he organized a new expedition to follow up on this sensational discovery. His goal: to find the base camp from which Mallory and Irvine set out to conquer the summit.

Director: Frédéric Lossignol, Gerald Salmina
Genre: Documentary
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Production: Taglicht Media, WDR, Pre TV, ORF Universum, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: Austria, France, Germany
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

mountain, mount everest

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Premiers à l’Everest about?
In 1924, British climber George Mallory and his partner Andrew Irvine attempted to conquer Everest for the third time. They never returned. Could they have been the first to successfully climb the mountain before meeting their deaths? In 1999, German geologist Jochen Hemmleb discovered Mallory's body just below the summit, reigniting speculation. In 2010, he organized a new expedition to follow up on this sensational discovery. His goal: to find the base camp from which Mallory and Irvine set out to conquer the summit.
Who directed Premiers à l’Everest?
Premiers à l’Everest was directed by Frédéric Lossignol, Gerald Salmina.
Who stars in Premiers à l’Everest?
Premiers à l’Everest stars Anton Algrand, George Mallory, Markus Oberrauch, Andrew Irvine, Valérie Zaccomer.
What genre is Premiers à l’Everest?
Premiers à l’Everest is a Documentary film.
Where was Premiers à l’Everest produced?
Premiers à l’Everest was produced in Austria, France, Germany.