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Makalu 8481m - West Pillar (1971)

10.0 ★19710h 27mFR
DocumentaryAdventure

Directed by Lucien Bérardini

Rating

10.0/10

Runtime

0h 27m

Language

FR

Release

June 26, 1971

Director

Lucien Bérardini

Overview

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. Composed of 11 mountaineers, Robert Paragot (expedition leader), Georges Payot, Lucien Berardini, Yannick Seigneur, Claude Jager, Jean-Paul Paris, Jean-...

Cast

Lucien Bérardini

Lucien Bérardini

Self

Robert Paragot

Robert Paragot

Self

Yannick Seigneur

Yannick Seigneur

Self

Bernard Mellet

Bernard Mellet

Self

François Guillot

François Guillot

Self

Georges Payot

Georges Payot

Self

Claude Jager

Claude Jager

Self

Jean-Claude Mosca

Jean-Claude Mosca

Self

Jean-Paul Paris

Jean-Paul Paris

Self

Robert Jacob

Robert Jacob

Self

Jacques Marchal

Jacques Marchal

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Makalu 8481m - West Pillar (1971), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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. Composed of 11 mountaineers, Robert Paragot (expedition leader), Georges Payot, Lucien Berardini, Yannick Seigneur, Claude Jager, Jean-Paul Paris, Jean-Claude Mosca, François Guillot, Bernard Mellet, Robert Jacob and Jacques Marchal (surgeon), it took twenty-five days of walking on the Himalayan trails with 460 porters and 18 Sherpas to transport 14 tons of equipment to reach the base camp. Finally, it was Mellet and Seigneur who managed to reach the summit on May 23, 1971: 8481 m, temperature - 30°, oxygen 30%, no wind.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Makalu 8481m - West Pillar. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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