Cervin 1865, une première tragique (2015)

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The first ascent of the Matterhorn was made on July 14, 1865 by Edward Whymper, Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow, Michel Croz and two guides from Zermatt, Peter Taugwalder father and son. Douglas, Hudson, Hadow and Croz are killed on the descent after Hadow slips and drags the other three men down the north face. Whymper and the two Taugwalders, who survive, are later accused of having cut the rope that connected them to the rest of the group so as not to be dragged into the fall, but the ensuing investigation finds no evidence of their guilt and they are acquitted. The Matterhorn is the last great peak in the Alps to be conquered and its ascent marks the end of the golden age of mountaineering. One hundred and fifty years later, a team undertakes the same expedition in order to unravel the mystery.

Director: Tilman Remme, Gieri Venzin
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 87 min
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Production: ZDF, SRF, RTS, RSI, Spiegel TV, 3sat
Country: Switzerland
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de

Themes

Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit, Mountain Majesty and the Wild

Keywords

mountain, biography, mountaineering, alpinism, cervin, matterhorn, mountain pioneer, mountain accident, alps

More Films by Director: Tilman Remme, Gieri Venzin
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama, Adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cervin 1865, une première tragique about?
The first ascent of the Matterhorn was made on July 14, 1865 by Edward Whymper, Francis Douglas, Charles Hudson, Douglas Hadow, Michel Croz and two guides from Zermatt, Peter Taugwalder father and son. Douglas, Hudson, Hadow and Croz are killed on the descent after Hadow slips and drags the other three men down the north face. Whymper and the two Taugwalders, who survive, are later accused of having cut the rope that connected them to the rest of the group so as not to be dragged into the fall, but the ensuing investigation finds no evidence of their guilt and they are acquitted. The Matterhorn is the last great peak in the Alps to be conquered and its ascent marks the end of the golden age of mountaineering. One hundred and fifty years later, a team undertakes the same expedition in order to unravel the mystery.
Who directed Cervin 1865, une première tragique?
Cervin 1865, une première tragique was directed by Tilman Remme, Gieri Venzin.
Who stars in Cervin 1865, une première tragique?
Cervin 1865, une première tragique stars Edward Whymper, Leon Boden, Mark Bremer.
How long is Cervin 1865, une première tragique?
Cervin 1865, une première tragique has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Cervin 1865, une première tragique?
Cervin 1865, une première tragique is a Documentary, Drama, Adventure film.
Where was Cervin 1865, une première tragique produced?
Cervin 1865, une première tragique was produced in Switzerland.
What are the themes of Cervin 1865, une première tragique?
The themes of Cervin 1865, une première tragique include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit, Mountain Majesty and the Wild.