Himalayism Movies

  • 1971
    Because The Mountain Was There

    Because The Mountain Was There

    Because The Mountain Was There

    5.51971HD

    On May 23, 1971, a French expedition led by Robert Paragot successfully climbed Makalu via its west pillar. Makalu is one of the five highest peaks...

    Because The Mountain Was There
  • 1971
    Makalu 8481m - West Pillar

    Makalu 8481m - West Pillar

    Makalu 8481m - West Pillar

    101971HD

    The French Alpine Club's film about the French expedition to conquer Makalu (8481m) via the west pillar in Nepal, which began on February 24, 1971....

    Makalu 8481m - West Pillar
  • 1979
    Ascent to Nanga Parbat

    Ascent to Nanga Parbat

    Ascent to Nanga Parbat

    101979HD

    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...

    Ascent to Nanga Parbat
  • 1996
    The Death Zone

    The Death Zone

    The Death Zone

    101996HD

    To understand the difficulties of an ascent to over eight thousand metres, it is enough to remember the almost 300 victims these peaks have claimed....

    The Death Zone