Kukuczka
Starring: Jerzy Kukuczka, Reinhold Messner, Kurt Diemberger, Carlos Carsolio, Bernadette McDonald
Writer: N/A
Release Date:
October 21, 2015
October 21, 2015
Ratings:
10.0 / 10
10.0 / 10
Director:
Jerzy Porębski
Jerzy Porębski
Companies:
KiwiFilm
KiwiFilm
Overview
Jerzy Kukuczka is today considered the greatest Himalayan climber of all time. He was the second man to conquer all fourteen peaks over 8,000 meters. He accomplished this feat in just 8 years, an absolute record, and by multiplying winter ascents and new routes. A true force of nature, he died tragically in 1989, falling 3,000 meters during an attempt to climb the legendary south face of Lhotse (8,516 m). This powerful and moving film retraces the life, exploits, and career of a mountaineering legend, a modern-day hero, through previously unseen footage of his expeditions.
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