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Karakoram
“Film de l'expédition française a l'Himalaya 1936”
9.5 / 10• 1937• 38m•NR• French
DocumentaryAdventure
Storyline
Account of the first French expedition to the Himalayas, which attempted to climb the hidden peak (Gasherbrum I) in 1936, from the preparations for the trip to the end of the ascent. After a long approach walk through quasi-desert regions, then on a huge glacier, the caravan of 700 porters arrives at the foot of Hidden Peak. The expedition was led by Henry de Ségogne, with Jean Charignon, Pierre Allain, Raymond Leininger, Jean Carle, Jean Deudon, Louis Neltner, Jacques Azémar, doctor Jeand Arlaud and director Marcel Ichac. Weather conditions, logistical problems and a strike among Sherpas forced the team to retire at 6900m on the south face. The film received the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1938.
Cast & Crew
Pierre Allain
Self
Lead
Henry de Ségogne
Self
Marcel Ichac
Self
JC
Jean Charignon
Self
RL
Raymond Leininger
Self
JC
Jean Carle
Self
JA
Jacques Azémar
Self
JA
Jean Arlaud
Self
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Marcel Ichac's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Karakoram is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
