Plot — What is In the Shadow of the Karakorum about?
In 1954, a German-Austrian expedition led by Mathias Rebitsch set off for the difficult-to-access Karakoram Mountains, geographically north of the Himalayas. They come across the Hunza, a people who live in the valley of the same name and believe they are descended from the soldiers of Alexander the Great. The documentary conveys impressions of the poor life of the Hunza people, the harvest, a court hearing, festivals and the children's everyday school life. Finally, the expedition sets off again and sets up its main camp on the moraine ridge of a glacier, where they measure the glacier and the earth's magnetic field. Finally, some men from the research community set off for a sub-peak of Batura.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1955 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 87 min |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 1 votes) |
In the Shadow of the Karakorum — FAQ
Is In the Shadow of the Karakorum worth watching? In the Shadow of the Karakorum holds a 9.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. In 1954, a German-Austrian expedition led by Mathias Rebitsch set off for the difficult-to-access Karakoram Mountains, geographically north of the Himalayas. They come across the Hunza, a people who live in the valley of
Who directed In the Shadow of the Karakorum? Directed by Eugen Schuhmacher.
Who is in the cast of In the Shadow of the Karakorum? It stars Ernst Fritz Fürbringer, Otto Mellies, Mathias Rebitsch, Wolfgang Pillewizer, Paul Bernett, Anderl Heckmair and more.
Where can I stream In the Shadow of the Karakorum? Streaming availability for In the Shadow of the Karakorum is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did In the Shadow of the Karakorum release? It released in 1955.
