Hoggar Expedition 79
Expédition Hoggar 79
Synopsis
TSR documentary on the 1979 expedition to Algeria in the Atakor massif (Hoggar desert), organized by Geneva mountaineer Michel Vaucher and Jean-Blaise Fellay. The climbers make a dozen ascents including the famous summit of Adaouda (which means "finger" in Tamasheq, the Tuareg dialect), by several routes. Then a new route on the peaks of the southern Tezoulegs. They discover the volcanic geological characteristics of the Atakor massif and meet the nomadic inhabitants of the region, the Tuaregs, who are increasingly settling in the town of Tamanrasset.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis Barby
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Barby
- Original Title
- Expédition Hoggar 79
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- TSR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis Barby
Louis Barby
Anne Maurice
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Maurice
Editor
Louis Barby
Director
Louis Barby
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hoggar Expedition 79.
Similar Titles to Hoggar Expedition 79
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.2
10.0
8.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
6.5
9.0
10.0
6.5
10.0
8.0
10.0
10.0
5.9
6.3
More Like Hoggar Expedition 79
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hoggar Expedition 79
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hoggar Expedition 79 about?
TSR documentary on the 1979 expedition to Algeria in the Atakor massif (Hoggar desert), organized by Geneva mountaineer Michel Vaucher and Jean-Blaise Fellay. The climbers make a dozen ascents including the famous summit of Adaouda (which means "finger" in Tamasheq, the Tuareg dialect), by several routes. Then a new route on the peaks of the southern Tezoulegs. They discover the volcanic geological characteristics of the Atakor massif and meet the nomadic inhabitants of the region, the Tuaregs, who are increasingly settling in the town of Tamanrasset.
Who directed Hoggar Expedition 79?
Hoggar Expedition 79 was directed by Louis Barby.
Who stars in Hoggar Expedition 79?
The principal cast of Hoggar Expedition 79 includes Michel Vaucher, Jean-Blaise Fellay.
When was Hoggar Expedition 79 released and how long is it?
Hoggar Expedition 79 was released in 1979 with a total runtime of Unknown.