Plot — What is The Castaways Of Mont Blanc about?
This documentary is a reconstruction, based on archive footage, testimonies, and filmed reconstructions, of the Vincendon / Henry tragedy. December 1956: Jean Vincendon and François Henry, two young mountaineers, aspire to join the High Mountain Group. Lacking experience, they set out to climb Mont Blanc via the Brenva spur in the middle of winter. The weather conditions deteriorated, and they decided to give up before meeting Walter Bonatti and Sylvano Gheser. They then decided to continue the climb and set off in two different roped parties. Bonatti decided to take refuge at the Vallot refuge higher up, rather than descend. The two young mountaineers, overcome by the poor weather conditions and fatigue, remained stuck for several days at 4,000 meters. What followed was a completely disorganized rescue operation that became, for more than ten days, a spectacle for all of France and a national tragedy.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | History, Documentary, Drama |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 53 min |
| Audience Score | 100% (10.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Castaways Of Mont Blanc — FAQ
Is The Castaways Of Mont Blanc worth watching? The Castaways Of Mont Blanc holds a 10.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. This documentary is a reconstruction, based on archive footage, testimonies, and filmed reconstructions, of the Vincendon / Henry tragedy. December 1956: Jean Vincendon and François Henry, two young mountaineers, aspire
Who directed The Castaways Of Mont Blanc? Directed by Denis Ducroz.
Who is in the cast of The Castaways Of Mont Blanc? It stars Jean Vincendon, François Henry, Claude Dufourmantelle, Lionel Terray, Walter Bonatti, Pierre Couttet and more.
Where can I stream The Castaways Of Mont Blanc? Streaming availability for The Castaways Of Mont Blanc is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Castaways Of Mont Blanc release? It released in 2002.
