El Gringo Eskiador
Synopsis
In June 1978, Patrick Vallençant made the first ski descent of the southeast face of Artesonjaru in Peru, in the Cordillera Blanca, 6,000 meters above sea level and 60° of slope. He left Huaraz on horseback, a donkey carrying his equipment. While crossing Cajas, the last village on the trail to Lake Paron, he was greeted by Victor and Cesar, two Indians who accompanied him to the lake. The climb to the summit was tiring, requiring as much effort from his arms as from his legs. The beginning of the descent was hesitant, the slope extremely steep. He achieved his feat on June 9, his thirty-second birthday.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Saloff-Coste
- Original Score
- Pierre-Jean Croset
- Original Title
- El Gringo Eskiador
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Alpha Films & Vidéo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Saloff-Coste
Pierre-Jean Croset
Thérèse Andersson-Fournier
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Saloff-Coste
Director
Thérèse Andersson-Fournier
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Gringo Eskiador
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What is El Gringo Eskiador about?
In June 1978, Patrick Vallençant made the first ski descent of the southeast face of Artesonjaru in Peru, in the Cordillera Blanca, 6,000 meters above sea level and 60° of slope. He left Huaraz on horseback, a donkey carrying his equipment. While crossing Cajas, the last village on the trail to Lake Paron, he was greeted by Victor and Cesar, two Indians who accompanied him to the lake. The climb to the summit was tiring, requiring as much effort from his arms as from his legs. The beginning of the descent was hesitant, the slope extremely steep. He achieved his feat on June 9, his thirty-second birthday.
Who directed El Gringo Eskiador?
El Gringo Eskiador was directed by Pierre Saloff-Coste.
Who stars in El Gringo Eskiador?
The principal cast of El Gringo Eskiador includes Patrick Vallençant, Pierre Saloff-Coste.
When was El Gringo Eskiador released and how long is it?
El Gringo Eskiador was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for El Gringo Eskiador?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El Gringo Eskiador was composed by Pierre-Jean Croset.