Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter (1976)
The first filmed winter ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn. To set the scene, the tragic story of Edward Whymper's first ascent is skillfully pieced together. The modern expedition, a team of three British climbers, is also plagued with epics: Eric Jones is hit by an avalanche and can only come to a dangerous stop at the edge of a 1000 foot drop. Then the worst storm ever recorded in Zermatt hits the Matterhorn. With time and weather against them, the team is forced to climb in the dark as thunderstorms rumble around them. This adventure captures the skill and courage of the climbers, their agony and tension, and the beauty of the assault on this spectacular mountain. Grand Prize at the Les Diablerets festival (Switzerland) in 1976.
Cast
- Eddie Birch
- Brian Molyneux
- Eric Jones
- Leo Dickinson - Self
- Edward Whymper - Related Character
- Ian McNaught-Davis - Narrator
Screenplay
Themes
Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit, Mountain Majesty and the Wild
Keywords
mountain, mountaineering, alpinism, cervin, matterhorn, mountain pioneer, mountain accident, alps
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter about?
- The first filmed winter ascent of the north face of the Matterhorn. To set the scene, the tragic story of Edward Whymper's first ascent is skillfully pieced together. The modern expedition, a team of three British climbers, is also plagued with epics: Eric Jones is hit by an avalanche and can only come to a dangerous stop at the edge of a 1000 foot drop. Then the worst storm ever recorded in Zermatt hits the Matterhorn. With time and weather against them, the team is forced to climb in the dark as thunderstorms rumble around them. This adventure captures the skill and courage of the climbers, their agony and tension, and the beauty of the assault on this spectacular mountain. Grand Prize at the Les Diablerets festival (Switzerland) in 1976.
- Who directed Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter?
- Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter was directed by Leo Dickinson.
- Who stars in Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter?
- Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter stars Eddie Birch, Brian Molyneux, Eric Jones, Leo Dickinson, Edward Whymper, Ian McNaught-Davis.
- How long is Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter?
- Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter?
- Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter is a Documentary, Adventure, Drama film.
- Where was Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter produced?
- Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter?
- The themes of Matterhorn - The North Face In Winter include: Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures, Grand Climb at Extreme Altitude, Mountain Peak Climb and High Zen, Mountain Trek and Climbing Spirit, Mountain Majesty and the Wild.