Grimpeurs

  • Rated 10.0 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2015
  • 1h 26m
  • Documentary

In 1961 the southern face of the Central Pillar of Mont Blanc was still unclimbed. Two roped parties of climbers decided to come together to attempt to open a new route. Four days of violent storms caught the climbers just 80 metres from the summit. Of the seven climbers, only three returned home. One of the most intense and dramatic events in the history of climbing relives on the big screen, thanks to accounts and images of the feat.

Director
Andrea Federico
Starring
Walter Bonatti, Pierre Mazeaud, Mirella Vescovi Tenderini, Andrea Oggioni

Cast

  • Walter Bonatti

    Walter Bonatti

    Self (archive footage)

  • Pierre Mazeaud

    Pierre Mazeaud

    Self

  • Mirella Vescovi Tenderini

    Mirella Vescovi Tenderini

    Self

  • Andrea Oggioni

    Andrea Oggioni

    Self (archive footage)

  • Caterina Caramello

    Self

  • Riuggero Pellin

    Self

  • Renato Petigax

    Self

  • Dino Piazza

    Self

  • Emilio Valsecchi

    Self

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