Karakoram (1937)
Account of the first French expedition to the Himalayas, which attempted to climb the hidden peak (Gasherbrum I) in 1936, from the preparations for the trip to the end of the ascent. After a long approach walk through quasi-desert regions, then on a huge glacier, the caravan of 700 porters arrives at the foot of Hidden Peak. The expedition was led by Henry de Ségogne, with Jean Charignon, Pierre Allain, Raymond Leininger, Jean Carle, Jean Deudon, Louis Neltner, Jacques Azémar, doctor Jeand Arlaud and director Marcel Ichac. Weather conditions, logistical problems and a strike among Sherpas forced the team to retire at 6900m on the south face. The film received the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1938.
Cast
- Pierre Allain - Self
- Henry de Ségogne - Self
- Marcel Ichac - Self
- Jean Charignon - Self
- Raymond Leininger - Self
- Jean Carle - Self
- Jacques Azémar - Self
- Jean Arlaud - Self
- Louis Neltner - Self
- Jean Deudon - Self
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High
Keywords
himalaya mountain range, mountaineering, gasherbrum, alpinism, french climbers, mountain pioneer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Karakoram about?
- Account of the first French expedition to the Himalayas, which attempted to climb the hidden peak (Gasherbrum I) in 1936, from the preparations for the trip to the end of the ascent. After a long approach walk through quasi-desert regions, then on a huge glacier, the caravan of 700 porters arrives at the foot of Hidden Peak. The expedition was led by Henry de Ségogne, with Jean Charignon, Pierre Allain, Raymond Leininger, Jean Carle, Jean Deudon, Louis Neltner, Jacques Azémar, doctor Jeand Arlaud and director Marcel Ichac. Weather conditions, logistical problems and a strike among Sherpas forced the team to retire at 6900m on the south face. The film received the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1938.
- Who directed Karakoram?
- Karakoram was directed by Marcel Ichac.
- Who stars in Karakoram?
- Karakoram stars Pierre Allain, Henry de Ségogne, Marcel Ichac, Jean Charignon, Raymond Leininger, Jean Carle.
- How long is Karakoram?
- Karakoram has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Karakoram?
- Karakoram is a Documentary, Adventure film.
- Where was Karakoram produced?
- Karakoram was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Karakoram?
- The themes of Karakoram include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.