Release Date

24 Jun, 1937

Runtime

00:38: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

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Actors

Pierre Allain

Henry de Ségogne

Marcel Ichac

Jean Charignon

Raymond Leininger

Jean Carle

Jacques Azémar

Jean Arlaud

Louis Neltner

Jean Deudon

Marcel Laporte

Crew

Marcel Ichac

Henry de Ségogne

Pierre Vellones

Marcel Ichac