Everest 78, or the French on top of the world
Everest 78, ou les Français sur le toit du monde
Synopsis
It was a sporting feat, a national feat, but also and above all a technical feat: on October 15, 1978, three French mountaineers, for the first time, reached the summit of Everest: Pierre Mazeaud, Nicolas Jaeger, Jean Afanassieff, accompanied by Kurt Diemberger, Austrian mountaineer and cameraman. A performance broadcast live on the radio thanks to the France inter teams and filmed for television by TF1. Christian Brincourt, a great French reporter, tells us about this expedition and questions the members of the expedition on their motivations. With Pierre Mazeaud (expedition leader), Jean-François Mazeaud (doctor), Claude Deck, Raymond Despiau, Nicolas Jaeger, Walter Cecchinel, Jean Afanassieff, Kurt Diemberger.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Claude Odin, Christian Brincourt
- Original Title
- Everest 78, ou les Français sur le toit du monde
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- TF1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Claude Odin, Christian Brincourt
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Jean-Claude Odin
Director
Christian Brincourt
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What is Everest 78, or the French on top of the world about?
It was a sporting feat, a national feat, but also and above all a technical feat: on October 15, 1978, three French mountaineers, for the first time, reached the summit of Everest: Pierre Mazeaud, Nicolas Jaeger, Jean Afanassieff, accompanied by Kurt Diemberger, Austrian mountaineer and cameraman. A performance broadcast live on the radio thanks to the France inter teams and filmed for television by TF1. Christian Brincourt, a great French reporter, tells us about this expedition and questions the members of the expedition on their motivations. With Pierre Mazeaud (expedition leader), Jean-François Mazeaud (doctor), Claude Deck, Raymond Despiau, Nicolas Jaeger, Walter Cecchinel, Jean Afanassieff, Kurt Diemberger.
Who directed Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world was directed by Jean-Claude Odin, Christian Brincourt.
Who stars in Everest 78, or the French on top of the world?
The principal cast of Everest 78, or the French on top of the world includes Pierre Mazeaud, Jean Afanassieff, Nicolas Jaeger, Raymond Despiau, Walter Cecchinel.
When was Everest 78, or the French on top of the world released and how long is it?
Everest 78, or the French on top of the world was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.