Journey to the South Face
Voyage En Face Sud
Synopsis
Voyage en face sud (Journey to the South Face) is a mountaineering documentary by Patrick Cordier and Jacques Ramouillet that shows the first solo ascent of the south face of the Aiguille du Fou in 1976 by Patrick Cordier himself. The climb was filmed by Jacques Ramouillet from a nearby ridge. Pierre Torlasco was tasked with belaying Jacques Ramouillet while he filmed. For this filmed ascent, Patrick Cordier opted for the dress code of his time—white clothing, bell-bottom trousers, and a headband—rather than the traditional mountaineering attire. The film was presented at the Trento Film Festival in 1977 and at the Gala de la Montagne (Mountain Gala) at the Salle Pleyel in Paris.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Trento Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Cordier
- Original Title
- Voyage En Face Sud
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Cordier
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Patrick Cordier
Director
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What is Journey to the South Face about?
Voyage en face sud (Journey to the South Face) is a mountaineering documentary by Patrick Cordier and Jacques Ramouillet that shows the first solo ascent of the south face of the Aiguille du Fou in 1976 by Patrick Cordier himself. The climb was filmed by Jacques Ramouillet from a nearby ridge. Pierre Torlasco was tasked with belaying Jacques Ramouillet while he filmed. For this filmed ascent, Patrick Cordier opted for the dress code of his time—white clothing, bell-bottom trousers, and a headband—rather than the traditional mountaineering attire. The film was presented at the Trento Film Festival in 1977 and at the Gala de la Montagne (Mountain Gala) at the Salle Pleyel in Paris.
Who directed Journey to the South Face?
Journey to the South Face was directed by Patrick Cordier.
Who stars in Journey to the South Face?
The principal cast of Journey to the South Face includes Patrick Cordier, Jacques Ramouillet.
When was Journey to the South Face released and how long is it?
Journey to the South Face was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 27m.