Ascent to Nanga Parbat
Ascension au Nanga-Parbat
Synopsis
A film about the 1979 expedition to Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, led by Lyon native Jean-Pierre Frésafond. After a city tour, they set off by bus and then on foot with Sherpas to base camp. Having set out to attempt the Rupal Pillar, the expedition was unable to reach its objective in time (torrential rain, blocked roads, scree, etc.) and lost precious time before choosing to attempt the Mazeno Ridge by default. The team theoretically had the means to do so, since it brought together no fewer than 21 strong climbers, with a large core from Lyon—a concentration of talent rarely seen. But the resulting group dynamic worked contrary to expectations, and they had to settle for the most modest of consolation prizes: the ascent of the First Peak (6,880 meters). Frésafond recounted this in a book-testimony "The Revenge of the Himalayas - The Human Adventure at Nanga-Parbat".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Muller
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Muller
- Original Title
- Ascension au Nanga-Parbat
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Club Alpin Français (CAF)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Muller
Bernard Muller
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Bernard Muller
Director
Bernard Muller
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What is Ascent to Nanga Parbat about?
A film about the 1979 expedition to Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, led by Lyon native Jean-Pierre Frésafond. After a city tour, they set off by bus and then on foot with Sherpas to base camp. Having set out to attempt the Rupal Pillar, the expedition was unable to reach its objective in time (torrential rain, blocked roads, scree, etc.) and lost precious time before choosing to attempt the Mazeno Ridge by default. The team theoretically had the means to do so, since it brought together no fewer than 21 strong climbers, with a large core from Lyon—a concentration of talent rarely seen. But the resulting group dynamic worked contrary to expectations, and they had to settle for the most modest of consolation prizes: the ascent of the First Peak (6,880 meters). Frésafond recounted this in a book-testimony "The Revenge of the Himalayas - The Human Adventure at Nanga-Parbat".
Who directed Ascent to Nanga Parbat?
Ascent to Nanga Parbat was directed by Bernard Muller.
Who stars in Ascent to Nanga Parbat?
The principal cast of Ascent to Nanga Parbat includes Jean-Pierre Frésafond, Patrick Gabarrou, Bernard Muller.
When was Ascent to Nanga Parbat released and how long is it?
Ascent to Nanga Parbat was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 29m.