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Under The Eye Of Qomolangma
10.0 / 10• 1981• 49m•NR• French
DocumentaryAdventure
Storyline
The French High Mountain Military Group (G.M.H.M.) expedition to Everest in 1981, led by General Pierre Astorg, took place on the north face of the mountain. Fifteen military climbers participated in this expedition, which lasted approximately ninety days. Their goal was to reach the summit by following a siege approach, but despite their efforts, the expedition failed to reach the summit. The French military, engaged since the beginning of March on the north face of Everest (8,848 meters), gave up less than 300 meters from the summit. The climbers, Jean-Claude Mosca, Hervé Sachetat, and Hubert Giot, gave up on setting up Camp 7, the last planned intermediate camp, at 8,600 meters. Poor weather conditions and the physical condition of the expedition members were the reasons for the failure of this meticulously prepared expedition...
Cast & Crew
RF
Robert Flematti
Self
Lead
Jean-Claude Mosca
Self
DS
Daniel Semblanet
Self
PA
Pierre Astorg
Self
JM
Jean-Claude Marmier
Self
Denis Ducroz
Self
RP
Roland Pellegrino
Self
AE
Alain Estève
Self
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Denis Ducroz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Under The Eye Of Qomolangma is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
