Himalayan Epic (1951)
In 1951, the 3rd French expedition to the Himalayas set out to conquer Nanda Devi (7,800 m). The attempt to cross the ridge between the main peak and Nanda Devi East resulted in the death of two members of the expedition. Expedition leader Roger Duplat and Gilbert Vignes disappear on the ridge somewhere below the main peak. Tenzing Norgay is part of a support team on this expedition; he and Louis Dubost climb Nanda Devi Est in search of the two missing people. A few years later, Tenzing discovered that Nanda Devi was the most difficult climb he had ever made.
Cast
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High
Keywords
himalaya mountain range, mountaineering, alpinism, mountain accident, french expedition, nanda devi, french alpinism
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Himalayan Epic about?
- In 1951, the 3rd French expedition to the Himalayas set out to conquer Nanda Devi (7,800 m). The attempt to cross the ridge between the main peak and Nanda Devi East resulted in the death of two members of the expedition. Expedition leader Roger Duplat and Gilbert Vignes disappear on the ridge somewhere below the main peak. Tenzing Norgay is part of a support team on this expedition; he and Louis Dubost climb Nanda Devi Est in search of the two missing people. A few years later, Tenzing discovered that Nanda Devi was the most difficult climb he had ever made.
- Who directed Himalayan Epic?
- Himalayan Epic was directed by Jean-Jacques Languepin.
- Who stars in Himalayan Epic?
- Himalayan Epic stars Roger Duplat, Gilbert Vignes, Alain Barbezat, Louis Dubost, Paul Gendre, Louis Gevril.
- How long is Himalayan Epic?
- Himalayan Epic has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Himalayan Epic?
- Himalayan Epic is a Documentary, Adventure, Drama film.
- What are the themes of Himalayan Epic?
- The themes of Himalayan Epic include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High.