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Because The Mountain Was There (1971)

5.519710h 32mFR
DocumentaryAdventure

Directed by Jean-Pierre Janssen

Rating

5.5/10

Runtime

0h 32m

Language

FR

Release

January 1, 1971

Director

Jean-Pierre Janssen

Overview

On May 23, 1971, a French expedition led by Robert Paragot successfully climbed Makalu via its west pillar. Makalu is one of the five highest peaks in the world, located in the Himalayas on the Nepalese-Tibetan border. Jean-Pierre Janssen and Lucien Bérardini filmed this expedition, where Robert Par...

Cast

Robert Paragot

Robert Paragot

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Georges Payot

Georges Payot

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Yannick Seigneur

Yannick Seigneur

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Claude Jager

Claude Jager

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François Guillot

François Guillot

Self

Lucien Bérardini

Lucien Bérardini

Self

Bernard Mellet

Bernard Mellet

Self

Jean-Claude Mosca

Jean-Claude Mosca

Self

Jean-Paul Paris

Jean-Paul Paris

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Robert Jacob

Robert Jacob

Self

Jacques Marchal

Jacques Marchal

Self

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Because The Mountain Was There (1971), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

On May 23, 1971, a French expedition led by Robert Paragot successfully climbed Makalu via its west pillar. Makalu is one of the five highest peaks in the world, located in the Himalayas on the Nepalese-Tibetan border. Jean-Pierre Janssen and Lucien Bérardini filmed this expedition, where Robert Paragot spoke about the expedition conditions, life at altitude, and his state of mind as expedition leader. On the return to base camp, Jean-Pierre Janssen interviewed Lucien Berardini, Georges Payot, Jean-Claude Mosca, François Guillot, and Jean-Paul Paris, all of whom played a key role in bringing Bernard Mellet and Yannick Seigneur to the summit. Expedition members: Robert Paragot (expedition leader), Georges Payot, Yannick Seigneur, Claude Jager, Jean-Claude Mosca, François Guillot, Bernard Mellet, Lucien Bérardini, Jean-Paul Paris, Robert Jacob, Jacques Marchal (surgeon).

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Because The Mountain Was There. 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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