Gasherbrum - Der Leuchtende Berg (1985)
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Hans Kammerlander, Reinhold Messner
A documentary follows Reinhold Messner and Hans Kammerlander as they prepare to traverse Gasherbrum I and Gasherbrum II.
The story
In 1984, climbers Reinhold Messner and Hans Kammerlander set out to traverse Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak) and Gasherbrum II, two 8,000-meter peaks. The documentary follows their trek to base camp, the establishment of the camp, and preparations for the crossing. Interviews with Messner play a notable role; the film does not show the mountain ascents.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
The film is about Reinhold Messner and Hans Kammerlander’s traverse of the two 8,000-meter peaks Gasherbrum I (Hidden Peak) and Gasherbrum II in 1984. It focuses on their trek to base camp, the setting up of the camp, preparations there for the traverse, and finally the exhausted climbers’ return after completing it successfully. The film does not show the ascents of either mountain. Herzog’s interviews with Reinhold Messner play a special role in the documentary.
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