Oversand
Synopsis
Oversand is one of the first films about free climbing, the third film in a series of three with "Overdon" and "Over-Ice". Directed by Jean-Paul Janssen, the film was shot in 35mm in Algeria, in the Sahara Desert, in the Tamanrasset region, on the walls of the majestic peaks of the Atakor massif, central sub-region of Hoggar, mountainous heart of Hoggar, a volcanic plateau of almost circular shape, whose average altitude is 2000 meters, and which culminates at Mount Tahat (2918m), the highest point in Algeria. The Atakor is distinguished by its spectacular volcanic peaks, its needles, and its rugged landscapes, resulting from the erosion of ancient volcanic chimneys, which make it the most emblematic summits of the Hoggar, such as the Assekrem, the Ilamane, or the Tizouyag, where climbers Patrick Edlinger, Patrick Bérhault, Bernard Gorgeon, Hugues Jaillet, Jacques Perrier, Stéphane Troussier and Odette Schoënleb evolve under the watchful eye of the Tuareg caravans.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Paul Janssen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Paul Janssen
- Original Title
- Oversand
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Hibiscus Production, Antenne 2
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Paul Janssen
Jean-Paul Janssen
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Paul Janssen
Director
Jean-Paul Janssen
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What is Oversand about?
Oversand is one of the first films about free climbing, the third film in a series of three with "Overdon" and "Over-Ice". Directed by Jean-Paul Janssen, the film was shot in 35mm in Algeria, in the Sahara Desert, in the Tamanrasset region, on the walls of the majestic peaks of the Atakor massif, central sub-region of Hoggar, mountainous heart of Hoggar, a volcanic plateau of almost circular shape, whose average altitude is 2000 meters, and which culminates at Mount Tahat (2918m), the highest point in Algeria. The Atakor is distinguished by its spectacular volcanic peaks, its needles, and its rugged landscapes, resulting from the erosion of ancient volcanic chimneys, which make it the most emblematic summits of the Hoggar, such as the Assekrem, the Ilamane, or the Tizouyag, where climbers Patrick Edlinger, Patrick Bérhault, Bernard Gorgeon, Hugues Jaillet, Jacques Perrier, Stéphane Troussier and Odette Schoënleb evolve under the watchful eye of the Tuareg caravans.
Who directed Oversand?
Oversand was directed by Jean-Paul Janssen.
Who stars in Oversand?
The principal cast of Oversand includes Patrick Edlinger, Patrick Berhault, Jacques 'Pschitt' Perrier, Stéphane Troussier, Bernard Gorgeon.
When was Oversand released and how long is it?
Oversand was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 26m.